1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Electric · MSJ 722
1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (electric). First registered 31 Dec 1962. Recorded mileage 743 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA
- Year / Origin
- 1962 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MSJ 722 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MSJ 722 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (MSJ 722) between April 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 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: Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”.
MSJ 722 Mileage History
- 29/04/202488,517 mi
- 03/05/202488,548 mi+31 mi
- 12/09/2025732 mi-87,816 mi
- 18/09/2025743 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly -63,218 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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