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BAM 246H

2011 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,167 mi
Last recorded27,167 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia46,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 246H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 27,167 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front seat belts twisted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 27,167 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front seat belts twisted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 27,197 miles

Offside Rear cv boot split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 27,197 miles

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

Offside Rear cv boot split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,197 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 27,197 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 27,197 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSR outer cv boot split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 27,197 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

boot wont latch

Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,197 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSR cv boot split

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2013 27,197 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,198 miles

Rear brake adjusters seized.

Rear brake inbalance high.

Smoking slightly at idle.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Nov 2010 27,198 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Rear brake adjusters seized.

Rear brake inbalance high.

Smoking slightly at idle.

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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BAM 246H is a 2011 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 50%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 46,690 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 BAM 246H, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BAM 246H is a 2011 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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