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ANK 285G

2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,995 mi
Last recorded1,995 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia63,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANK 285G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 1,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 1,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 1,542 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 1,160 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 74 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 99,019 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 98,097 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 May 2011 98,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Aug 2009 97,378 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 96,259 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 94,885 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 93,335 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 285G is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 63,124 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 285G, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ANK 285G is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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