1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.6L Petrol · DEY 573C
1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1965. Recorded mileage 12,041 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA
- Year / Origin
- 1965 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DEY 573C Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 12,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DEY 573C 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 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (DEY 573C) between July 2025 and July 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
DEY 573C Mileage History
- 09/07/202512,039 mi
- 16/07/202512,041 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 106 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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