1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · DDP 886L
1972 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1972. Recorded mileage 94,960 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 1300cc
DDP 886L Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 94,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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DDP 886L Mileage History
- 12/07/202294,696 mi
- 01/11/202394,785 mi+89 mi
- 20/02/202594,960 mi+175 mi
Average of roughly 101 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
DDP 886L 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 (DDP 886L) between July 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (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.
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