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1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · ABW 226L

ABW 226L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12/10/1973. Recorded mileage 45,969 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1973
Engine
1600cc

ABW 226L Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
  • 45,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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ABW 226L Mileage History

  1. 09/08/202245,742 mi
  2. 11/07/202345,868 mi+126 mi
  3. 25/07/202345,869 mi+1 mi
  4. 08/08/202445,967 mi+98 mi
  5. 21/08/202545,969 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 75 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ABW 226L MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Volkswagen Beetle (ABW 226L) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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