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TFF 466

1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,653 mi
Last recorded37,653 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia45,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFF 466
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 37,653 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 35,844 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 34,401 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,099 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,912 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 29,824 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,110 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 28,546 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 28,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,856 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,380 miles

Corrosion in front of body.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 27,379 miles

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

Corrosion in front of body.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,197 miles

Corrosion at fronr of vehicle .

Stiff N/S/F sudpension .

Fail 12 Aug 2010 26,164 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion at front of vehicle .

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,662 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 25,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,633 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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TFF 466 is a 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 45,266 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 TFF 466, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TFF 466 is a 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 13 March 1991.

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The MOT history for TFF 466 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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