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46 GAB

1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,292 mi
Last recorded95,292 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia49,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration46 GAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 95,292 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres heavily cracked on shoulders

corrosion to nearside floor pan

Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,156 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion small amount of corrosion on n/s sill under n/s door (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,025 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 94,870 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,784 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 94,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 90,525 miles

both rear hubs loose

Pass 18 May 2009 89,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 87,711 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 87,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 87,240 miles

slight play nsf king pin also drivers door sticking on opening from outside sometimes

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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46 GAB is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 49,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 46 GAB, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 46 GAB registered?

46 GAB is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is 46 GAB safe to buy?

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