MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,422 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Note: Speedometer cable is fouling on drag-link.
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
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VYJ 516 is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,576 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 VYJ 516, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VYJ 516 registered?
VYJ 516 is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 20 August 1993.
Is VYJ 516 safe to buy?
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