MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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)
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
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)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is XBY 164F safe to buy?
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