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BHJ 341F

2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,469 mi
Last recorded51,469 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia25,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 341F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,469 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front valance corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 28 Nov 2016 51,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front valance corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 6 Oct 2016 51,468 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front valance corroded

slight play in steering joints

wire on bottom steering column

Pass 31 Oct 2015 51,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 51,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch, under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch, under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery is not held down

front of vehicle is accident damaged

front panel is corroded

nearside wiper blade is deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,418 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 51,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in near side front wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,325 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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BHJ 341F is a 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 25,571 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 BHJ 341F, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BHJ 341F is a 2005 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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