1963 Volkswagen 1.5L Petrol · 642 FYW
1963 Volkswagen (1.5L, petrol). First registered 25/06/1963. Recorded mileage 35,011 miles. MOT valid until 29/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year / Origin
- 1963
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1963
- Engine
- 1500cc
642 FYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 35,011 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: Good
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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642 FYW Mileage History
- 19/05/202334,485 mi
- 31/05/202334,546 mi+61 mi
- 08/05/202434,732 mi+186 mi
- 23/05/202534,911 mi+179 mi
- 22/05/202635,011 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
642 FYW 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 1963 Volkswagen Unknown (642 FYW) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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Batch Registration Neighbors (642F Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as 642FYW.