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FKJ 166C

2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,621 mi
Last recorded43,621 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia63,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKJ 166C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,621 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 43,619 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

n/s exhaust heater tube adrift

Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,787 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,432 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 39,415 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,780 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,074 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,876 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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FKJ 166C is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 63,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKJ 166C, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FKJ 166C registered?

FKJ 166C is a 2001 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 12 February 2001.

Is FKJ 166C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKJ 166C shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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