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VBY 279E

2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,584 mi
Last recorded53,584 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 279E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 53,584 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,190 miles

Indicators slightly dim

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 53,188 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Indicators slightly dim

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2011 52,214 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f arch area slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,729 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 48,276 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,135 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,452 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 39,452 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VBY 279E is a 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 53,408 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 VBY 279E, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VBY 279E registered?

VBY 279E is a 2004 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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