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FVG 134J

1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,500 mi
Last recorded44,500 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia45,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVG 134J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 44,500 miles

Some corrosion to underside,not in prescribed areas.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,439 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,427 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 44,400 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 44,353 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,310 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,261 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 44,191 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear cv gaiter split.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,191 miles

Nearside rear cv gaiter split.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,148 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 44,127 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,085 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 44,082 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,597 miles

corrosion of o/s inner sill (not structual)

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2006 43,592 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r trye side wall cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2006 43,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 43,516 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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FVG 134J is a 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 45,266 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 FVG 134J, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FVG 134J registered?

FVG 134J is a 1991 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 9 December 1991.

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