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VHJ 428L

2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,213 mi
Last recorded30,213 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia41,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 428L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 30,213 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 30,169 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,043 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,043 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,043 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 30,043 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 29,740 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 29,740 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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VHJ 428L is a 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 41,729 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 VHJ 428L, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VHJ 428L is a 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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