1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.6L Petrol · JBY 726J

The 2025‑09‑12 MOT at 44,397 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and indicating a stable maintenance trend; no defects were logged in the 2021, 2018 or 2017 tests, and the recent result shows no deterioration since the previous inspection. The vehicle’s recorded mileage has risen from 40,101 miles in March 2017 to 44,397 miles in September 2025, an increase of 4,296 miles over eight years, or roughly 537 miles per year; the interval from the 2017 test to the 2018 test covered only five months and added 710 miles, while the 2018‑2021 period saw 2,592 miles over three years, and the 2021‑2025 span recorded 994 miles in four years, reflecting a consistent but modest usage pattern for a 55‑year‑old car. A buyer should therefore focus on the recurring wheel bearing play noted in 2017, checking suspension bushes, coil springs and steering linkage for wear, and verifying that the bearings have been replaced or re‑greased; the earlier headlamp aim faults suggest possible suspension mis‑alignment or worn mounting points that merit visual and functional inspection, while brake components should be examined for binding calipers, disc wear and pad thickness, and the chassis and wheel arches must be inspected for corrosion that could compromise structural integrity.