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NAL 162E

2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,676 mi
Last recorded68,676 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia64,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAL 162E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,676 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,676 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,676 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,676 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 68,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 68,676 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,436 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,366 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,144 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 67,931 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 66,253 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 66,091 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 66,064 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 65,478 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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NAL 162E is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NAL 162E, 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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What year was NAL 162E registered?

NAL 162E is a 2002 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 22 August 2002.

Is NAL 162E safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAL 162E shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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