1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1.7L Petrol · OKX 857M
1974 Volkswagen Beetle (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1974. Recorded mileage 88,272 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1974
- Engine
- 1700cc
OKX 857M Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/07/2021
- 88,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
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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OKX 857M Mileage History
- 13/12/201089,108 mi
- 13/12/201089,108 mi
- 21/03/201289,260 mi+152 mi
- 11/04/201389,272 mi+12 mi
- 03/07/202188,272 mi-1,000 mi
Average of roughly -79 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
OKX 857M 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 1974 Volkswagen Beetle (OKX 857M) between December 2010 and July 2021.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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