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ANK 173G

1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,164 mi
Last recorded5,164 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia44,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANK 173G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 5,164 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 4,986 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Registration plate bent back is illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Drivers door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bll joint has excess play/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Damaged shoeing white light to rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plate deteriorated obscured by rear bumper bar (0.1 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Some play in steering on full lock

Front windscreen deteriorated lower edge

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Tell tale no working for offside indicators (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2013 4,538 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 4,503 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 4,490 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 4,327 miles

clutch cable frayed

Fail 19 Apr 2011 4,314 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch cable frayed

Pass 25 Jan 2008 3,108 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 3,049 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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ANK 173G is a 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 44,774 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 ANK 173G, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ANK 173G registered?

ANK 173G is a 1992 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 28 September 1992.

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