1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · KLJ 37N
1975 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1975. Recorded mileage 8,315 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1975 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1975
- Engine
- 1600cc
KLJ 37N Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 8,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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KLJ 37N Mileage History
- 10/11/20226,188 mi
- 10/11/20226,188 mi
- 10/11/20237,956 mi+1,768 mi
- 15/11/20237,957 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/20258,315 mi+358 mi
Average of roughly 757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KLJ 37N MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1975 Volkswagen Beetle (KLJ 37N) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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