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HFX 263E

2012 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,860 mi
Last recorded61,860 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia46,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFX 263E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 61,860 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 61,859 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,585 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 52,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,949 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play centre tracking bar joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 57,945 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s & o/s (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play centre tracking bar joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,699 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres starting to perish

rear brake back plate damp

Fail 5 Apr 2014 57,666 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres starting to perish

rear brake back plate damp

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,797 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 56,785 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HFX 263E is a 2012 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 46,586 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 HFX 263E, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HFX 263E registered?

HFX 263E is a 2012 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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