Yes, LWD 1 is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 June 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for LWD 1?

The first MOT test for LWD 1 is due by 30 September 1972.

What is the recorded mileage of LWD 1?

The recorded mileage for LWD 1 is 79,582 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LWD 1 ULEZ compliant?

No, LWD 1 does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1969 Volkswagen Beetle 1.5L Petrol · LWD 1

LWD 1

1969 Volkswagen Beetle (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1969. Recorded mileage 79,582 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 1969 · Sidcup (South East London)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: No results
Road Tax: Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 79,582 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

No results

No test records found

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/06/2027

Mileage: 79,582 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1969
Engine: 1493cc

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LWD 1 Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2017
79,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! No MOT history found

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LWD 1 Mileage History

21/06/200678,105 mi
13/06/200778,375 mi+270 mi
15/04/200978,532 mi+157 mi
16/04/200978,537 mi+5 mi
09/06/201078,872 mi+335 mi
20/06/201278,983 mi+111 mi
02/05/201479,052 mi+69 mi
11/06/201579,100 mi+48 mi
27/05/201679,425 mi+325 mi
16/06/201779,562 mi+137 mi
16/06/201779,582 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 134 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

LWD 1 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 07:52

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1969 Volkswagen Beetle (LWD 1) between June 2006 and June 2017.

The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)”.

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