1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.6L Petrol · FWS 56M
1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1974. Recorded mileage 92,624 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FWS 56M Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2022
- 92,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FWS 56M 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 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (FWS 56M) between April 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2022 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 (9 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Power steering component fouling and steering adversely affected coupling (2.1.5 (e) (ii))”; “Front Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (i”.
FWS 56M Mileage History
- 28/04/202292,624 mi
- 25/08/202292,624 mi
Average of roughly 0 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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