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BGC 522G

2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,070 mi
Last recorded68,070 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia63,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 522G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,070 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 68,043 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,927 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,115 miles

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

oil leak

wiper arms slightly loose

Fail 3 Sep 2015 66,090 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

wiper arms slightly loose

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,810 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,351 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,622 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 60,620 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,967 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,828 miles

slight movement across steering,slight play at steering box,surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 56,828 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight movement across steering,slight play at steering box,surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 56,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 55,251 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 53,979 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 51,543 miles

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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BGC 522G is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 63,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGC 522G, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BGC 522G is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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