MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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)
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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
Oil leak
rear diff leaks oil
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?
Based on 10,300 MOT tests across 1,364 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FMW 131J registered?
FMW 131J is a 1994 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 26 April 1994.
Is FMW 131J safe to buy?
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