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AMJ 301F

2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,359 mi
Last recorded5,359 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia64,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMJ 301F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 5,359 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 5,357 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 15,355 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 23 Mar 2018 15,350 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2017 5,675 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2016 99,367 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,404 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 98,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 93,725 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 93,705 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,572 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 35,572 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 35,572 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 35,572 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,319 miles

front brakes 16% out of balance

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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AMJ 301F is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AMJ 301F, 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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What year was AMJ 301F registered?

AMJ 301F is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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