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YCV 305B

1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

33,296 mi
Last recorded33,296 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCV 305B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 33,296 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,476 miles

near side rear wheel arch corroded

passengers sun visor will not stay up in the up position

whole underside of vehicle extensively undersealed making inspection very difficult

Fail 14 Apr 2011 32,464 miles

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

near side rear wheel arch corroded

passengers sun visor will not stay up in the up position

whole underside of vehicle extensively undersealed making inspection very difficult

Pass 7 May 2010 32,385 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

difficult to properly inspect all underside as vehicle has a large amount of underseal sprayed on everywhere

Fail 5 May 2010 32,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

difficult to properly inspect all underside as vehicle has a large amount of underseal sprayed on everywhere

Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,372 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 32,370 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 32,368 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,195 miles

Slight play in both front hubs

Fail 28 Mar 2007 32,195 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,165 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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YCV 305B is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,576 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 YCV 305B, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YCV 305B registered?

YCV 305B is a 1993 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 21 July 1993.

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