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Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Purple · Petrol · 1972 · 1,585 cc

8838 NOMOT history

8838 NO is a purple petrol Volkswagen Karmann Ghia first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 35,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
35,062 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8838 NO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Karmann Ghia
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,585 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
22 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8838 NO was last recorded at 35,062 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 5,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,394 miles · 14 Feb 2018
Between the last two tests
5,668 miles
Average per year
648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,062 miles
  • 2018 – 29,394 miles
  • 2017 – 28,620 miles
  • 2016 – 27,624 miles
  • 2015 – 27,168 miles
  • 2014 – 26,704 miles
  • 2008 – 25,287 miles
  • 2007 – 24,364 miles
  • 2006 – 22,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,062 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,062 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    35,062 miles
    Test number
    673693827690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,394 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,394 miles
    Test number
    801726185969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass28,620 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,620 miles
    Test number
    485161399444
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering box (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryHazard switch knob loose,, recommend check
    • AdvisoryVehicle in "excellent " condition for age

  4. Fail28,620 miles (+996)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,620 miles
    Test number
    433046933573
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s front (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering box (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryHazard switch knob loose,, recommend check
    • AdvisoryVehicle in "excellent " condition for age

  5. Pass27,624 miles (+456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,624 miles
    Test number
    894834891033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  6. Pass27,168 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,168 miles
    Test number
    179105265035
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in steering system

  7. Fail27,168 miles (+464)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,168 miles
    Test number
    555535765093
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in steering system

  8. Fail26,704 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,704 miles
    Test number
    699379864036
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass26,704 miles (+1,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,704 miles
    Test number
    939749964019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass25,287 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,287 miles
    Test number
    302162958417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,364 miles
    Test number
    252737337207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail24,364 miles (+2,137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,364 miles
    Test number
    923827337260
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Fail22,227 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,227 miles
    Test number
    680602156202
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOffside rear floor pan corroded through.

  14. Pass22,227 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,227 miles
    Test number
    694562356233
    • NoteOffside rear floor pan corroded through.

Questions about 8838 NO

What vehicle is registration 8838 NO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8838 NO on a purple petrol Volkswagen Karmann Ghia first used on 22 Sept 2005. 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 8838 NO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8838 NO is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8838 NO?
The MOT on 8838 NO is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8838 NO done?
8838 NO was recorded at 35,062 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 648 miles a year.
Has 8838 NO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8838 NO has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on 8838 NO 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 8838 NO find?
8838 NO passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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