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RAU 655M

1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,155 mi
Last recorded78,155 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia48,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 655M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,155 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 77,723 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,778 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,806 miles

NEARSIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT FULLY RETRACT WHEN UNOCCUPIED

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 74,802 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

NEARSIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT FULLY RETRACT WHEN UNOCCUPIED

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,470 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 74,470 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 73,092 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 73,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underbody rusty condition

Pass 9 Aug 2006 72,736 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 72,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r and o/s/r inner quarter panels corroded

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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RAU 655M is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 48,996 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 RAU 655M, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RAU 655M registered?

RAU 655M is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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