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WVO 525G

2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,150 mi
Last recorded27,150 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia41,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVO 525G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 27,150 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,507 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,504 miles

Inner Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 26,504 miles

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

Inner Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 26,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,404 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 26,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 26,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,492 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,490 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,488 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 26,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,486 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 525G is a 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 41,729 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 525G, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WVO 525G registered?

WVO 525G is a 2000 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is WVO 525G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVO 525G shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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