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ANM 347H

1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,949 mi
Last recorded41,949 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia50,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANM 347H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 41,949 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 41,476 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 40,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 40,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 39,072 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 38,030 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,749 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 37,749 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 37,524 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum backplate traces of fluid leak

Pass 21 May 2018 87,331 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 87,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 36,968 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 36,681 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 36,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 36,233 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 35,831 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 35,446 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 35,221 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,640 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 22 May 2009 34,317 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 33,516 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,893 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2006 32,208 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 32,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 347H is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ANM 347H, 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 ANM 347H registered?

ANM 347H is a 1996 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is ANM 347H safe to buy?

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