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TGC 919L

1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

6,784 mi
Last recorded6,784 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia48,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 919L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2011 6,784 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner sill/wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings

offside front inner sill/wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mounting

Fail 27 Jul 2010 6,782 miles

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

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings

offside floor pan corroded and holed but welded from inside vehicle

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings

spare wheel carrier corroded and holed not within 30cm of any mountings

Pass 18 Oct 2007 6,350 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 6,350 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2006 6,127 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 6,127 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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 919L is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 919L, 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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TGC 919L is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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