Official DVLA Record

1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.6L Petrol · PHJ 444K

PHJ 444K

1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1971. Recorded mileage 76,550 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA
Year / Origin
1971 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/09/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
76,550 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/09/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1971
Engine
1570cc

PHJ 444K Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2022
  • 76,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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PHJ 444K Mileage History

  1. 11/04/202276,500 mi
  2. 22/08/202276,539 mi+39 mi
  3. 28/09/202276,550 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 108 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

PHJ 444K MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 13:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (PHJ 444K) between April 2022 and September 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.

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