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PYY 225D

1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,001 mi
Last recorded53,001 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 225D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 53,001 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,986 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 52,986 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,979 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

slioght rumbling front wheel bearings n/s and o/s

Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,969 miles

Offside front wheel bearing starting to wear

Wiper linkage appears worn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,988 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 51,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 45,982 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,505 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 37,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,402 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 36,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,175 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 35,175 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?

Based on 10,300 MOT tests across 1,364 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 786
position lamp(s) not working 340
Horn not working 337
Stop lamp not working 271
Headlamp not working on main beam 265
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PYY 225D is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 786 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYY 225D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PYY 225D registered?

PYY 225D is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 17 July 1996.

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The MOT history for PYY 225D shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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