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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE1971 · 1.3L Petrol

ESL 744J

Vehicle Insight Summary

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE (1971, Petrol, 1300cc) — mileage recorded at 42,216. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 23/08/2022

Tax

No data

Mileage: 42,216
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1971
Engine: 1300cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1971 Volkswagen Beetle (ESL 744J), we found 1 MOT result in the period of August 2021 to August 2021.

Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 100% success rate (1 passes and 0 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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