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WVO 469G

1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,555 mi
Last recorded68,555 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVO 469G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,414 miles

advisory wiring under bonnet will require plastic tubed

Fail 8 Jul 2015 46,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 May 2014 68,175 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 67,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 67,999 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,766 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2011 67,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,676 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 66,650 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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WVO 469G is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVO 469G, 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 469G registered?

WVO 469G is a 1997 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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