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BOC 844B

2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

14,530 mi
Last recorded14,530 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia63,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOC 844B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 14,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension has slight play in bush

Offside Front Upper suspension has play in top bush

Pass 29 Apr 2016 13,529 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 13,529 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering wheel cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,058 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 13,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 12,797 miles

Oil leak

steering wheel cracking but has no freeplay

Fail 4 Jun 2013 12,792 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade split

steering wheel cracking but has no freeplay

Pass 4 Jan 2012 12,397 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 12,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s front brake hose slightly twisted rubbing speedo cable

Pass 15 Jun 2010 11,601 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 11,601 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 10,185 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 10,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,728 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 9,728 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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BOC 844B is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BOC 844B, 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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BOC 844B is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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