1956 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · 657 XVP
1956 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1956. Recorded mileage 31,352 miles. MOT valid until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1956
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1956
- Engine
- 1192cc
657 XVP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 31,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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657 XVP Mileage History
- 15/07/202531,321 mi
- 15/07/202531,321 mi
- 22/07/202631,351 mi+30 mi
- 03/08/202631,352 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 29 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
657 XVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1956 Volkswagen Beetle (657 XVP) between July 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both high and kick right(left hand drive lights) (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements intermittent (4.2.2 (a))”.
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