1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 2.1L Petrol · 697 XVW
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (2.1L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1959. Recorded mileage 1,701 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA
- Year / Origin
- 1959
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1959
- Engine
- 2110cc
697 XVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 1,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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697 XVW Mileage History
- 08/04/20241,147 mi
- 07/04/20251,516 mi+369 mi
- 30/04/20251,520 mi+4 mi
- 29/04/20261,701 mi+181 mi
- 29/04/20261,701 mi
Average of roughly 269 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
697 XVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (697 XVW) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated grease on inner brake pad and disc (1.1.13 (b))”; “Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn King pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
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