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BHK 217A

2009 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,743 mi
Last recorded5,743 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia53,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHK 217A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 5,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 5,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 4,341 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 2,043 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 2,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 5 May 2016 1,832 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 1,734 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 1,165 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,003 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 100,003 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Front Torsion bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Torsion bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2012 96,204 miles

front axle built and intended to have no travel

number plate lamps very poor

Fail 19 Jan 2012 96,204 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front axle built and intended to have no travel

number plate lamps very poor

Pass 15 May 2010 94,168 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 93,903 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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BHK 217A is a 2009 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 53,433 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 BHK 217A, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BHK 217A is a 2009 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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