Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1968 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA1.3L Petrol

XYY 187F

This 1968 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA is a Petrol vehicle with a 1300cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 4,385.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1968
Engine
1300cc
Mechanical Assessment
The 2026‑03‑27 MOT at 4,385 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming that the vehicle remains roadworthy and that the maintenance record shows a stable trend. The mileage has risen only modestly over the past two years, from 4,160 miles in the June 2024 failure to 4,385 miles in the March 2026 pass, a total increase of 225 miles or roughly 119 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle’s low annual usage of about 76 miles. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the classic‑car‑specific mechanical items that commonly show wear: suspension bushes and coil springs, brake discs and calipers, and any signs of structural rust in the chassis, wheel arches and underbody. Because the car is 58 years old and has accumulated just 4,385 miles, the low usage may mask latent corrosion or degraded rubber components, so a thorough visual inspection of the bodywork, a check of tyre tread depth, and a functional test of the steering and braking systems are essential before purchase.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Mechanic's Historical Review
The 2026‑03‑27 MOT at 4,385 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming that the vehicle remains roadworthy and that the maintenance record shows a stable trend. The mileage has risen only modestly over the past two years, from 4,160 miles in the June 2024 failure to 4,385 miles in the March 2026 pass, a total increase of 225 miles or roughly 119 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle’s low annual usage of about 76 miles. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the classic‑car‑specific mechanical items that commonly show wear: suspension bushes and coil springs, brake discs and calipers, and any signs of structural rust in the chassis, wheel arches and underbody. Because the car is 58 years old and has accumulated just 4,385 miles, the low usage may mask latent corrosion or degraded rubber components, so a thorough visual inspection of the bodywork, a check of tyre tread depth, and a functional test of the steering and braking systems are essential before purchase.
MOT Test History Overview

Registered in 1968, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia with plate XYY 187F has undergone 5 MOT inspections since June 2024.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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