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TGU 48E

1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,899 mi
Last recorded66,899 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia59,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 48E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2016 66,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside headlight poor patern but not likely to dazle other roadusers

front axlebeam as been welded

front seats do not latch in upright postion by design

front valance corroded but not considerd stuctual

os and ns sills contain filler which is cracked possably hiding stuctural problems

upper suspension arm has slight play in trackcontrol arm inner bush

Pass 21 May 2015 66,857 miles

Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both ns and os sills contain filler which is cracked posibly hiding structual problems

front seats dont latch in a upright postion by design

front valance corroded not considerd structual

Fail 16 May 2015 66,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both ns and os sills contain filler which is cracked posibly hiding structual problems

front bonnet catch not found

front seats dont latch in a upright postion by design

front valance corroded not considerd structual

Pass 18 Feb 2012 66,801 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 66,293 miles

o/s/f panel has corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2010 66,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f panel has corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2009 65,796 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 65,672 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 65,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TGU 48E is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TGU 48E, 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 TGU 48E registered?

TGU 48E is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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