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2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,969 mi
Last recorded87,969 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia41,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSL 640
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 87,969 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 87,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 87,645 miles

front braakes still pull slightly

Fail 17 May 2013 87,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 87,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,732 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,162 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near and offside outer sills started to corrode.

Fail 19 Nov 2009 84,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

near and offside outer sills started to corrode.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 82,978 miles

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

Outer Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

headlight offside fitted with beamdelector lhd.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 82,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 79,875 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 75,449 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 75,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SSL 640 is a 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 41,729 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 SSL 640, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SSL 640 is a 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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