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BGC 425G

1998 Volkswagen Karmann

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

74,046 mi
Last recorded74,046 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Karmann69,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 425G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,046 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 73,806 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,266 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2018 73,081 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm excessive playwhere its bolted to inner suspension tube (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 73,080 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm excessive playwhere its bolted to inner suspension tube (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 72,381 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 71,339 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 71,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 70,597 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

horn control faulty

Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,597 miles

horn control faulty

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,894 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 69,864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,864 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,785 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 69,785 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 69,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,293 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 69,293 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,675 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 66,674 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,825 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 64,823 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 62,916 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann?

Based on 1,222 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
418
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 109
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Horn not working 48
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 39
position lamp(s) not working 38
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BGC 425G is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Karmann models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 69,879 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGC 425G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Karmann typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BGC 425G registered?

BGC 425G is a 1998 Volkswagen Karmann, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is BGC 425G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGC 425G shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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