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XBY 164F

1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,158 mi
Last recorded98,158 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia59,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBY 164F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 98,158 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 97,979 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing to outer side wall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 97,397 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 97,278 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 97,278 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front suspension shock absorber bolt is too short or fractured

offside fuel pipes are not attached

Pass 4 Feb 2010 96,855 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 96,854 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 May 2009 96,834 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 96,607 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 96,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 96,460 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 96,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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XBY 164F is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 59,062 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 XBY 164F, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XBY 164F registered?

XBY 164F is a 1990 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 9 February 1990.

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