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BNK 326A

2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,255 mi
Last recorded84,255 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia63,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNK 326A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 84,255 miles

Offside Front upper suspension link pin near to maximum allowance

Pass 15 May 2017 84,255 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 84,255 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2014 83,877 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 83,877 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,877 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 83,877 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,553 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,558 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 83,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,555 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 83,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,756 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 82,741 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 81,793 miles

steering offside front bottom steering bush/joint has wear

Pass 15 Nov 2005 81,192 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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BNK 326A is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BNK 326A, 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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BNK 326A is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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