Official DVLA Record

1971 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · TFA 228J

TFA 228J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18/02/1971. Recorded mileage 91,677 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1971
Engine
1300cc

TFA 228J Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
  • 91,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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TFA 228J Mileage History

  1. 09/07/202291,254 mi
  2. 29/06/202391,450 mi+196 mi
  3. 29/06/202391,450 mi
  4. 17/07/202491,596 mi+146 mi
  5. 07/08/202591,677 mi+81 mi

Average of roughly 137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

TFA 228J MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1971 Volkswagen Beetle (TFA 228J) between July 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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