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ANK 252G

1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,696 mi
Last recorded35,696 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANK 252G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,696 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,325 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,536 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,995 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,160 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,470 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,131 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,647 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,651 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,551 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,474 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,202 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 27,202 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 252G is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 ANK 252G, 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 ANK 252G registered?

ANK 252G is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 18 July 1996.

Is ANK 252G safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANK 252G shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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