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PHJ 348E

2010 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,296 mi
Last recorded72,296 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia54,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 348E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,296 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 72,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46 % inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stops when brake light operating (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested inoperative (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven operation lower and slower in operation (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front fouling inner wing on full lock

Nearside Rear oil /fluid seeping from brake drum

Offside Front fouling inner wing on full lock

Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,058 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,465 miles

n/s/r wheel slight binding

Fail 26 Mar 2015 69,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r wheel slight binding

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,566 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 66,230 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,230 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,511 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,366 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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PHJ 348E is a 2010 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 70%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 54,356 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 PHJ 348E, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PHJ 348E registered?

PHJ 348E is a 2010 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 29 November 2010.

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