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TGC 235E

1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,742 mi
Last recorded30,742 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia48,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 235E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,742 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 30,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 30,740 miles

main beam warning light not working

slight shorting to rear lights

Fail 20 Jul 2016 30,740 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

main beam warning light not working

slight shorting to rear lights

Pass 11 May 2015 30,740 miles

slight shorting to rear lights

slight side play to handbrake lever

Fail 9 May 2015 307,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

slight shorting to rear lights

slight side play to handbrake lever

Pass 24 May 2014 30,740 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,740 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,740 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,740 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,724 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,749 miles

Corrosion of nearside outer sill panel.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear tyre outer sidewall to wheel arch clearance minimal on both sides.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 30,749 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear tyre to outer wheel arch clearance minimal.

corrosion of nearside outer sill panel.

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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TGC 235E is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TGC 235E, 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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What year was TGC 235E registered?

TGC 235E is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 8 November 1994.

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