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1971 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · UBR 3

UBR 3

1971 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1971. Recorded mileage 1,357 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/08/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
1971
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
No results
Road Tax
Taxed (01/08/2027)
Recorded Mileage
1,357 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
No results
No test records found
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/08/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1971
Engine
1285cc

UBR 3 Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2019
  • 1,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! MOT Status Unknown
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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UBR 3 Mileage History

  1. 03/11/2008934 mi
  2. 23/06/2009935 mi+1 mi
  3. 30/07/20121,012 mi+77 mi
  4. 01/08/20121,012 mi
  5. 06/08/20131,139 mi+127 mi
  6. 08/08/20131,139 mi
  7. 04/08/20141,200 km
  8. 06/08/20151,252 mi
  9. 10/08/20161,283 km
  10. 18/08/20161,285 km+2 km
  11. 19/08/20171,296 mi
  12. 31/08/20181,334 km
  13. 20/08/20191,357 mi

Average of roughly 39 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

UBR 3 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 18:19
MOT Analysis

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

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Beetle (UBR 3) between November 2008 and August 2019.

The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 20 August 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)”; “Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.

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