MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,584 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VBY 279E safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBY 279E shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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