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BPE 2B

1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,597 mi
Last recorded5,597 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia65,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPE 2B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 5,597 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 5,031 miles

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 4,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 2,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

general rusting on underside of vehicle/both front inner wings rusting/offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 8 May 2009 2,246 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

general rusting on underside of vehicle/both front inner wings rusting/offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 12 Jun 2007 37 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 6 Jun 2007 37 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2005 24 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

TICK OVER VERY FAST

both outer sills filler repaired

both parking lights on with side lights

both rear tyre presures low

n/strack rod close to brake pipe

o/s/r top body mounting movement to body

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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BPE 2B is a 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 65,194 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 BPE 2B, 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 62 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BPE 2B registered?

BPE 2B is a 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 18 March 1964.

Is BPE 2B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPE 2B shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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