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AKX 135E

2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

42,485 mi
Last recorded42,485 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia64,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 135E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,485 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,923 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 39,901 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,141 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 35,948 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,284 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 33,248 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion near side front inner wing

corrosion near side sill

Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,708 miles

left front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jun 2012 30,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

left front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,018 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 29,014 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,469 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 28,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,431 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 27,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,865 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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AKX 135E is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 135E, 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 135E is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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