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ANM 273H

1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia49,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANM 273H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 99,828 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire cliped to ignition coil risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and as filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 98,781 miles

Front brake discs lightly pitted

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper fouling on bottom of windscreen

both front shock absorber upper bushes stress cracked

slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2018 98,781 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs lightly pitted

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper fouling on bottom of windscreen

both front shock absorber upper bushes stress cracked

slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2017 98,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers disconnected due to leak from rear of washer switch (8.2.3)

Front brake discs lightly pitted

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper fouling on bottom of windscreen

both front shock absorber bushes stress cracked

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,662 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

gear knob loose

Pass 27 Apr 2011 98,514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 94,497 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 98,478 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 98,476 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 98,459 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 984,104 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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ANM 273H is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 ANM 273H, 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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ANM 273H is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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