MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,865 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front brake discs slightly pitted
n/s/r grease retaining cover missing
oil leaks
Oil leak
bolt missing from n/s/r grease retaining cover
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
bolt missing from n/s/r grease retaining cover
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread edge.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread edge.
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
Based on 10,300 MOT tests across 1,364 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BGC 986G is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 49,290 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 BGC 986G, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was BGC 986G registered?
BGC 986G is a 1999 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 12 March 1999.
Is BGC 986G safe to buy?
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