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SUF 837H

1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,473 mi
Last recorded43,473 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia59,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUF 837H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,883 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,655 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 11,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

advice front brake discs

advice front panel of vehicle for corrosion.

advice off side front anti roll bar bracket for corrosion.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 404,789 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 404,789 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

lower front panel corroded. pass and advice

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,914 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 38,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

cracks to near side rear outer tyre wall.(pass and advise)

slight side to side movement on hand brake lever.(pass and advise)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,720 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 37,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,337 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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SUF 837H is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 59,062 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 SUF 837H, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SUF 837H registered?

SUF 837H is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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