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BAN 299G

2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,439 mi
Last recorded93,439 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia64,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAN 299G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 93,439 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 92,832 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 92,536 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 92,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 91,961 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 91,896 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,225 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 90,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,060 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 86,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,580 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 82,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 80,735 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 77,889 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 77,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 73,122 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 68,944 miles

slight freeplay in steering

Fail 10 Jul 2007 68,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight freeplay in steering

Pass 4 Jul 2006 67,881 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 67,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BAN 299G is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 64,540 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 BAN 299G, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BAN 299G is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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