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FYA 145J

2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

61,552 mi
Last recorded61,552 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia64,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYA 145J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 61,552 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 58,738 miles

Body has an unsafe modification arial (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Body has an unsafe modification door strips sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe fouling on shock absorber (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Body has an unsafe modification door strips sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,740 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 57,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 57,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside rear engine bay area corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,001 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 57,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,568 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

nearside rear engine bay area coroded and holed, not within prescibed area

Fail 1 Sep 2014 56,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

nearside rear engine bay area coroded and holed, not within prescibed area

Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,233 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

high beam tell tale not working

Fail 2 Aug 2013 56,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

high beam tell tale not working

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,900 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all the tyres are slightly deteriorated 165/15

corrosion to nearside inner upper front arch

lower steering column bearing slightly worn

slight play in all steering components

Pass 28 May 2010 55,546 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded, not within prescribed area

slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension

Fail 27 May 2010 55,545 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded, not within prescribed area

slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension

Pass 21 May 2009 55,030 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

area under nearside front wheel arch corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area

slight play in steering box shaft

Fail 14 May 2009 55,030 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

area under nearside front wheel arch corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area

slight play in steering box shaft

Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,835 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 53,495 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 53,404 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FYA 145J is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FYA 145J, 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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FYA 145J is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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