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BAX 107J

1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

713 mi
Last recorded713 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia35,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAX 107J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 713 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 629 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 515 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 99,799 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 98,680 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 97,400 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 97,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 95,573 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 92,216 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 92,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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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BAX 107J is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 35,429 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 BAX 107J, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BAX 107J registered?

BAX 107J is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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