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YD06 SEJ

2006 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,673 mi
Last recorded150,673 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia72,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 SEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 150,673 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 139,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 133,085 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 133,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 125,406 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central silencer outer shield corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 124,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central silencer outer shield corroded

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 119,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 119,058 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Coolant leak under cab ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 114,673 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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YD06 SEJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,755 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 YD06 SEJ, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YD06 SEJ registered?

YD06 SEJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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