1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.6L Petrol · DOT 390K
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1971. Recorded mileage 89,157 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 1585cc
DOT 390K Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2021
- 89,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DOT 390K Mileage History
- 03/06/200988,140 mi
- 05/06/200988,141 mi+1 mi
- 12/06/201388,174 mi+33 mi
- 12/06/201388,178 mi+4 mi
- 06/08/201488,934 mi+756 mi
- 19/08/201589,073 mi+139 mi
- 17/11/201689,099 mi+26 mi
- 04/08/202089,105 mi+6 mi
- 30/07/202189,157 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 84 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
DOT 390K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (DOT 390K) between June 2009 and July 2021.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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