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VHJ 965L

2012 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,336 mi
Last recorded62,336 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia46,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 965L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,336 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

car has been lowered

engine cover hindges hit air filters when boot operated

headlamps could be secured better

offside rear inner c/v boot deteriating

release cable for rear boot lid could be improved on

Fail 6 Sep 2013 62,325 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

car has been lowered

offside rear inner c/v boot deteriating

on lock to lock check it apears that adjustment could be made to improve left hand lock

Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,780 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 60,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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VHJ 965L is a 2012 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 VHJ 965L, 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 VHJ 965L registered?

VHJ 965L is a 2012 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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