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WVO 517G

1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,253 mi
Last recorded23,253 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia49,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVO 517G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 23,253 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 21,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 20,769 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 20,583 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 20,582 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hazards not working

Pass 22 Feb 2018 16,511 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 517G is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 49,290 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 517G, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WVO 517G registered?

WVO 517G is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 12 August 1999.

Is WVO 517G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVO 517G shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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