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GVO 356J

2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,380 mi
Last recorded28,380 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia64,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 356J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 28,380 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 28,361 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 28,358 miles

Both rear driveshaft outer CV gaiters deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 28,357 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear driveshaft outer CV gaiters deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,224 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 27,561 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,503 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 27,501 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

imitation white wall comming apart on n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,347 miles

front scuttle corroded and holed

passenger side mirror missing

top up bottle cap missing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight bind at nearside front wheel

Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,885 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member corroded

n/s/r inner arch corroded,appears to have been repaired from inside

n/s/r tyre perished around shoulders and sidewalls

o/s mirror missing

o/s/f lower shock absorber mount has a broken retaining washer

Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 24,736 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,039 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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GVO 356J is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GVO 356J, 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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GVO 356J is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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