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KOM 526E

2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,387 mi
Last recorded17,387 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia63,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOM 526E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 17,387 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 16,739 miles

oil leak from engine

play to nearside front inner suspension arm joint

repairs to front floors covered with filler

Fail 15 Jan 2016 16,738 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor and inner rear arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor and inner rear arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate missing front and rear (6.3.1a)

oil leak from engine

repairs to front floors covered with filler

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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KOM 526E is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KOM 526E, 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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What year was KOM 526E registered?

KOM 526E is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is KOM 526E safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOM 526E shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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