1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.6L Petrol · JBY 288J
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1971. Recorded mileage 35,928 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA
- Year / Origin
- 1971
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 1600cc
JBY 288J Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 35,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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JBY 288J Mileage History
- 22/11/202435,928 mi
- 08/04/202535,928 mi
- 08/04/202535,928 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
JBY 288J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (JBY 288J) between November 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2025 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
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