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SPE 59L

1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

53,031 mi
Last recorded53,031 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia48,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPE 59L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,031 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 53,031 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,032 miles

Front suspension/subframe apears damaged.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 53,031 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front suspension/subframe apears damaged.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 May 2010 53,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight oil leak from steering box

tyre sidewalls perished

various areas of filler!! (now cracking!)

Fail 24 May 2010 52,992 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

nearside inner sill corroded

offside rear inner cv gaiter split

Pass 3 Jun 2009 52,683 miles

horn button poor condition

movement in steering column

Fail 29 May 2009 52,683 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

horn button poor condition

movement in steering column

Pass 22 May 2008 52,460 miles

front number plate slightly loose

o/s handbrake slightly low effort

o/s mirror missing

outer sills/ rear arches have been fillered

Fail 15 May 2008 52,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

front number plate slightly loose

n/s/f inner arch/ floor pan- corrosion hole present

o/s handbrake slightly low effort

o/s mirror missing

outer sills/ rear arches have been fillered

Pass 27 May 2005 50,379 miles

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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SPE 59L is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 SPE 59L, 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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SPE 59L is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 16 July 1994.

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