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AKX 134E

2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,386 mi
Last recorded80,386 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia64,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 134E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,386 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer body corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 80,386 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer blown (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer body corrosion

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,375 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe to o/s/rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear hub seal seeping oil

slight wear in steering box shaft

Fail 11 Oct 2016 80,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe to o/s/rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear hub seal seeping oil

slight wear in steering box shaft

Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2006 79,369 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 79,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AKX 134E is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 64,540 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 AKX 134E, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AKX 134E is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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