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FMW 131J

1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Silver Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,997 mi
Last recorded77,997 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia48,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 131J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 77,997 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 77,997 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,829 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 56,829 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake recording little or no effort

Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,668 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 56,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,024 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 55,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,410 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,753 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 53,925 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 53,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

floorpan halves prerviously replaced

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,829 miles

Oil leak

rear diff leaks oil

Pass 6 Oct 2005 141,209 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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FMW 131J is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Silver with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 48,996 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 FMW 131J, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FMW 131J is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 26 April 1994.

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