1970 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · EGU 169H
1970 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1990. Recorded mileage 30,835 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1970
- Engine
- 1300cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
EGU 169H Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2022
- 30,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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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EGU 169H Mileage History
- 19/05/202230,835 mi
- 19/05/202230,835 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
EGU 169H MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle (EGU 169H) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2022 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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