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Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Blue and White · Petrol · 1961 · 1,500 cc

520 WHKMOT history

520 WHK is a blue and white petrol Volkswagen Karmann Ghia first used on 5 May 1961. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
82,161 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
520 WHK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Karmann Ghia
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
5 May 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

520 WHK was last recorded at 82,161 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,151 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,161 miles
  • 2024 – 82,151 miles
  • 2022 – 82,137 miles
  • 2020 – 82,119 miles
  • 2019 – 82,119 miles
  • 2018 – 82,073 miles
  • 2017 – 82,059 miles
  • 2016 – 82,002 miles
  • 2015 – 81,923 miles
  • 2014 – 81,902 miles
  • 2013 – 81,818 miles
  • 2012 – 81,757 miles
  • 2011 – 81,750 miles
  • 2010 – 81,606 miles
  • 2008 – 81,486 miles
  • 2007 – 81,365 miles
  • 2006 – 80,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,161 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Slight oil leak from both rear hub seals

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Rear both hub seals slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,161 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,161 miles
    Test number
    176722266744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,151 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,151 miles
    Test number
    708035557840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass82,137 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,137 miles
    Test number
    316824935544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,119 miles
    Test number
    471723721192
    • AdvisoryFront Slight free play n/s & o/s steering arms
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive both hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,119 miles
    Test number
    342040533422
    • AdvisoryRear both hub seals slight leak

  6. Fail82,119 miles (+46)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,119 miles
    Test number
    458039238444
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both hub seals slight leak

  7. Pass82,073 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,073 miles
    Test number
    116987815024
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from both rear hub seals
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside and offside steering arms

  8. Pass82,059 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,059 miles
    Test number
    250403652430
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from both rear hub seals
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside steering arms

  9. Pass82,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,002 miles
    Test number
    256500930019
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from both rear hub seals
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside steering arms

  10. Fail82,002 miles (+79)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,002 miles
    Test number
    376857467618
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from both rear hub seals
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside steering arms

  11. Pass81,923 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,923 miles
    Test number
    398406115432
    • NoteSlight oil leak from both rear hub seals
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside steering arms

  12. Fail81,923 miles (+21)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,923 miles
    Test number
    968195515263
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from both rear hub seals
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside steering arms

  13. Pass81,902 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,902 miles
    Test number
    989821794025
    • NoteSlight oil leak from nearside and offside rear hub seals

  14. Fail81,896 miles (+78)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,896 miles
    Test number
    187683384475
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from nearside and offside rear hub seals

  15. Pass81,818 miles (+61)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,818 miles
    Test number
    848899773014
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from nearside and offside rear hubs seals

  16. Pass81,757 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,757 miles
    Test number
    198829382042
    • NoteSlight play in n/side and o/side steering idler arms

  17. Fail81,750 miles (+144)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,750 miles
    Test number
    407757031158
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in n/side and o/side steering arms

  18. Pass81,606 miles (+120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,606 miles
    Test number
    643171940195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass81,486 miles (+121)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    990971888294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak from n/side and o/side rear hub seals

  20. Pass81,365 miles (+27)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    81,365 miles
    Test number
    232174837229
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight play in n/side steering rack end

  21. Fail81,338 miles (+1,115)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,338 miles
    Test number
    190583997113
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Pass80,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    80,223 miles
    Test number
    201491096185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 520 WHK

What vehicle is registration 520 WHK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 520 WHK on a blue and white petrol Volkswagen Karmann Ghia first used on 5 May 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 520 WHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 520 WHK expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 520 WHK?
The MOT on 520 WHK expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 520 WHK done?
520 WHK was recorded at 82,161 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 102 miles a year.
Has 520 WHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 520 WHK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on 520 WHK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 520 WHK find?
520 WHK passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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