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1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,161 mi
Last recorded82,161 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia60,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration520 WHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKarmann Ghia
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 82,161 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 82,151 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 82,137 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,119 miles

Front Slight free play n/s & o/s steering arms

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 82,119 miles

Rear both hub seals slight leak

Fail 6 Aug 2019 82,119 miles

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

Rear both hub seals slight leak

Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,073 miles

slight oil leak from both rear hub seals

slight play nearside and offside steering arms

Pass 1 Aug 2017 82,059 miles

slight oil leak from both rear hub seals

slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,002 miles

slight oil leak from both rear hub seals

slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

Fail 1 Aug 2016 82,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight oil leak from both rear hub seals

slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,923 miles

slight oil leak from both rear hub seals

slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

Fail 3 Aug 2015 81,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from both rear hub seals

slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,902 miles

slight oil leak from nearside and offside rear hub seals

Fail 24 Mar 2014 81,896 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak from nearside and offside rear hub seals

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,818 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak from nearside and offside rear hubs seals

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,757 miles

slight play in n/side and o/side steering idler arms

Fail 17 May 2011 81,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/side and o/side steering arms

Pass 21 May 2010 81,606 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 81,486 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from n/side and o/side rear hub seals

Pass 22 Aug 2007 81,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in n/side steering rack end

Fail 12 Jul 2007 81,338 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 80,223 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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520 WHK is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 520 WHK, 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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520 WHK is a 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, first registered on 5 May 1961.

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