1974 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE1.6L Petrol

The Volkswagen Beetle passed its most recent MOT on 6 November 2023 at 81,798 miles with no defects recorded, placing its maintenance trend as stable and clean on paper. The single official entry shows no advisories or failures across the tested systems. The recorded mileage of 81,798 at the November 2023 test equates to roughly 1,573 miles per year over the car's 52-year life, confirming very light use for its age. The DVSA history contains only this one entry, so no rapid accumulation or notable gaps can be measured beyond the absence of earlier tests in the supplied data. Low annual coverage of this kind often means long standing periods rather than constant road wear. A buyer should still inspect the Beetle in person for age-related corrosion on structural chassis members, suspension bushes, and brake lines, as these items degrade with time regardless of mileage. The 2023 pass gives no cause for concern on paper, but a 1974 vehicle with sparse records warrants a close check of tyre condition, exhaust integrity, and steering joints before purchase.