1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · ADY 660D
1972 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/08/1972. Recorded mileage 81,796 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 1596cc
ADY 660D Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2023
- 81,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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ADY 660D Mileage History
- 11/04/202281,338 mi
- 21/04/202381,790 mi+452 mi
- 29/04/202381,796 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 437 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
ADY 660D MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Beetle (ADY 660D) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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