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1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.3L Petrol · XYY 187F

XYY 187F

1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1968. Recorded mileage 4,385 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA
Year / Origin
1968 · Personal Export
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
4,385 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1968
Engine
1300cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2026‑03‑27 MOT at 4,385 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming that the vehicle remains roadworthy and that the maintenance record shows a stable trend. The mileage has risen only modestly over the past two years, from 4,160 miles in the June 2024 failure to 4,385 miles in the March 2026 pass, a total increase of 225 miles or roughly 119 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle’s low annual usage of about 76 miles. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the classic‑car‑specific mechanical items that commonly show wear: suspension bushes and coil springs, brake discs and calipers, and any signs of structural rust in the chassis, wheel arches and underbody. Because the car is 58 years old and has accumulated just 4,385 miles, the low usage may mask latent corrosion or degraded rubber components, so a thorough visual inspection of the bodywork, a check of tyre tread depth, and a functional test of the steering and braking systems are essential before purchase.

XYY 187F Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
  • 4,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: 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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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XYY 187F Mileage History

  1. 05/06/20244,160 mi
  2. 13/06/20244,167 mi+7 mi
  3. 25/03/20254,181 mi+14 mi
  4. 25/03/20264,380 mi+199 mi
  5. 27/03/20264,385 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

XYY 187F MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (XYY 187F) between June 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY