1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · KSN 316L
1973 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16/07/1973. Recorded mileage 64,662 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1973
- Engine
- 1600cc
KSN 316L Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 64,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KSN 316L Mileage History
- 17/03/202264,512 mi
- 11/04/202264,514 mi+2 mi
- 04/04/202364,540 mi+26 mi
- 25/03/202564,658 mi+118 mi
- 08/05/202564,662 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 48 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KSN 316L 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 1973 Volkswagen Beetle (KSN 316L) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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