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RAU 720M

1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,178 mi
Last recorded26,178 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 720M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 26,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 29 May 2012 25,604 miles

both front flexies hang close to the road

Fail 29 May 2012 25,603 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both front flexies hang close to the road

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre split

Fail 27 Sep 2010 25,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,134 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,646 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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 720M is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 720M, 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 RAU 720M registered?

RAU 720M is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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