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SKR 491G

2009 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,632 mi
Last recorded21,632 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKR 491G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 21,632 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front floor and sill areas repaired and sealed not allowing full inspection

rear bumper insecure

steering column lower coupling worn

Fail 19 Jan 2009 21,632 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

n/s and o/s front floor and sill areas repaired and sealed not allowing full inspection

steering column lower coupling worn

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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SKR 491G is a 2009 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 53,433 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 SKR 491G, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SKR 491G registered?

SKR 491G is a 2009 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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