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Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Red · Petrol · 1961 · 1,192 cc

MAS 853MOT history

MAS 853 is a red petrol Volkswagen Karmann Ghia first used on 1 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 50,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
50,371 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MAS 853
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Karmann Ghia
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,192 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
1 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MAS 853 was last recorded at 50,371 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 4,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2016.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2008: 3,134 miles, lower than 27,661 miles on 27 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
46,278 miles · 15 Sept 2016
Between the last two tests
4,093 miles
Average per year
1,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,371 miles
  • 2016 – 46,278 miles
  • 2015 – 45,304 miles
  • 2012 – 43,351 miles
  • 2011 – 40,650 miles
  • 2010 – 38,375 miles
  • 2009 – 33,321 miles
  • 2008 – 3,134 miles
  • 2007 – 27,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,371 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,371 miles (+4,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    50,371 miles
    Test number
    418700756154
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass46,278 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,278 miles
    Test number
    539790079391
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box

  3. Fail46,248 miles (+944)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,248 miles
    Test number
    126843586119
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush kingpin (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush kingpin (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush kingpin (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush kingpin (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  4. Pass45,304 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,304 miles
    Test number
    976162465147
    • AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  5. Fail45,256 miles (+1,905)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,256 miles
    Test number
    185444655112
    • FailureNearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  6. Pass43,351 miles (+5)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,351 miles
    Test number
    916242792273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Fail43,346 miles (+2,696)12 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,346 miles
    Test number
    905637972235
    • FailureFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass40,650 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,650 miles
    Test number
    239545791441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,375 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,375 miles
    Test number
    211186680483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,321 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,321 miles
    Test number
    873547679187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,239 miles (+30,105)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,239 miles
    Test number
    670229869186
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass3,134 miles (-24,527)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    3,134 miles
    Test number
    742902198055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,661 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,661 miles
    Test number
    553328657060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,657 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,657 miles
    Test number
    630474057093
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about MAS 853

What vehicle is registration MAS 853 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MAS 853 on a red petrol Volkswagen Karmann Ghia first used on 1 Jun 2003. 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 MAS 853 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MAS 853 expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MAS 853?
The MOT on MAS 853 expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MAS 853 done?
MAS 853 was recorded at 50,371 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 1,235 miles a year.
Has MAS 853 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MAS 853 has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on MAS 853 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MAS 853 find?
MAS 853 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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