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WVO 466G

1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,402 mi
Last recorded54,402 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVO 466G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,402 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,585 miles

corrosion to nsf inner wheel arch

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,254 miles

corrosion to nsf wing

Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,938 miles

corrosion to nsf wheel arch

Fail 16 Oct 2013 52,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion to nsf wheel arch

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,251 miles

corrosion to nsf inner wheel arch

Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,079 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,611 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,589 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 50,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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WVO 466G is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WVO 466G, 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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What year was WVO 466G registered?

WVO 466G is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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