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WKY 764K

1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,374 mi
Last recorded54,374 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKY 764K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 54,374 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 54,264 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 54,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 54,155 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 53,489 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside rear cover loose on shocker

Fail 20 May 2013 53,489 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside rear cover loose on shocker

speedo head loose in dash

Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,452 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Jul 2011 29,041 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,415 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,281 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

driver and passenger seat mechanisms worn

nearside door latch worn

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 30 Jun 2008 53,159 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,159 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2007 53,051 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 52,262 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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WKY 764K is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 50,611 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 764K, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WKY 764K is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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