1970 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · APP 445J
1970 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1970. Recorded mileage 87,501 miles. MOT valid until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1970
- Engine
- 1570cc
APP 445J Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 87,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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APP 445J Mileage History
- 01/08/202387,236 mi
- 04/10/202387,288 mi+52 mi
- 15/08/202487,429 mi+141 mi
- 03/04/202587,444 mi+15 mi
- 16/03/202687,501 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
APP 445J MOT History
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 1970 Volkswagen Beetle (APP 445J) between August 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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