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AUF 245K

2006 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

71,132 mi
Last recorded71,132 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia72,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 245K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,132 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 70,965 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 70,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,911 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 70,911 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,670 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 70,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 70,633 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 70,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 70,388 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 70,366 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 70,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 70,157 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,092 miles

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

n/s & o/s/r floors coroded (outside prescribed areas)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,194 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 69,154 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to offside rear floor

Fail 2 Apr 2009 68,485 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to offside rear floor

Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,248 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 68,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,060 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 67,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 62,750 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 62,750 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AUF 245K is a 2006 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 72,755 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 AUF 245K, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AUF 245K is a 2006 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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