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WKY 705K

1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

6,916 mi
Last recorded6,916 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia44,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKY 705K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 6,916 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 6,279 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 6,097 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 6,097 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 6,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all underside of vehicle is corroded and weak

front number plate damaged but still clearly readable

nearside front cill corroded and holed not within steering or suspension.

offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed not within steering or suspension.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 5,895 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 5,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 5,855 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 5,373 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 5,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 5,170 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 5,061 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 5,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 4,732 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 4,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 4,348 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 4,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WKY 705K is a 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 44,774 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 WKY 705K, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WKY 705K is a 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 16 March 1992.

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