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1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · WCU 839L

WCU 839L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12/07/1973. Recorded mileage 56,072 miles. MOT valid until 08/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1973
Engine
1200cc

WCU 839L Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
  • 56,072 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
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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WCU 839L Mileage History

  1. 08/09/202556,065 mi
  2. 09/09/202556,072 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 2,629 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

WCU 839L 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.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Volkswagen Beetle (WCU 839L) between September 2025 and September 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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