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YFO 168

1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,435 mi
Last recorded8,435 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFO 168
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2012 8,435 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,435 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 8,394 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight brake bind to the nearside front wheel

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,392 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 8,392 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 8,383 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 8,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside anti-roll bar bush slightly displaced

Slight damage to offside tail light lens

Slight lift in both king pins

Pass 14 Sep 2005 8,369 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 8,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2005 8,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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YFO 168 is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 50,652 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 YFO 168, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YFO 168 registered?

YFO 168 is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is YFO 168 safe to buy?

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