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ARA 340A

2009 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,892 mi
Last recorded1,892 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 340A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 1,892 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 1,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 1,708 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 1,708 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 1,650 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 1,635 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 1,612 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 1,478 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 1,405 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing out of shape(ADVISE REPLACEMENT!!)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 1,405 miles

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing out of shape(ADVISE REPLACEMENT!!)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 1,404 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2014 1,377 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 22 May 2013 1,360 miles

rear tyres cracking around tread

Pass 19 May 2012 1,265 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 1,082 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 438 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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ARA 340A is a 2009 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 53,433 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 ARA 340A, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ARA 340A is a 2009 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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