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398 XVD

1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

825 mi
Last recorded825 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia60,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration398 XVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 557 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear floor pan(small pin holes) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 556 miles

Nearside Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear floor pan(small pin holes) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 514 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia?

Based on 10,300 MOT tests across 1,364 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 786
position lamp(s) not working 340
Horn not working 337
Stop lamp not working 271
Headlamp not working on main beam 265
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398 XVD is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 60,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 786 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 398 XVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 398 XVD registered?

398 XVD is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 398 XVD safe to buy?

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