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BVM 543K

2016 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

808 mi
Last recorded808 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia61,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVM 543K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 734 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 734 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track control arm (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BVM 543K is a 2016 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 61,440 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 BVM 543K, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BVM 543K registered?

BVM 543K is a 2016 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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