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VBY 665L

1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,538 mi
Last recorded10,538 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia45,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 665L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 10,538 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 10,538 miles

Both front wheel bearing have slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2017 10,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both front wheel bearing have slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2016 10,089 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 9,381 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 9,054 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

steering wheel slight cracks

Pass 23 Sep 2013 9,027 miles

both rear wheel bearings worn

engine/gearbox fuid leak

front valance corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 8,855 miles

Both rear wheel bearings worn

Engine gearbox oil leak

Front inner valance corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 8,722 miles

front foot brake sticking on slightly

oil leaking on to exhaust causing smoking

Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,665 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 8,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,908 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 7,798 miles

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 665L is a 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 45,266 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 665L, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VBY 665L registered?

VBY 665L is a 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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