1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Electric · ARP 570J
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (electric). First registered 31 Dec 1971. Recorded mileage 16,180 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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ARP 570J Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2024
- 16,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ARP 570J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (ARP 570J) between January 2024 and April 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
ARP 570J Mileage History
- 29/01/202416,161 mi
- 12/04/202416,180 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 93 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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