1971 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · ARE 549J
1971 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1971. Recorded mileage 93,233 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 1285cc
ARE 549J Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2018
- 93,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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ARE 549J Mileage History
- 05/06/201378,555 mi
- 27/05/201482,706 mi+4,151 mi
- 05/06/201587,100 mi+4,394 mi
- 07/06/201689,349 mi+2,249 mi
- 07/06/201689,349 mi
- 06/04/201893,233 mi+3,884 mi
Average of roughly 3,036 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
ARE 549J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Beetle (ARE 549J) between June 2013 and April 2018.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 April 2018 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: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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