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GVO 486J

2011 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,241 mi
Last recorded56,241 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia46,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 486J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 56,241 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 54,745 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 54,745 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,016 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 50,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,366 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 43,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 93,860 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,561 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 93,561 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near side front wheel needs attention, wheel leaning towards inside, adjustment required

Pass 24 May 2013 93,441 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 93,441 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 93,349 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 93,348 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 93,133 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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GVO 486J is a 2011 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 46,690 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 GVO 486J, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GVO 486J is a 2011 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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