1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · ABH 121C
1965 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1965. Recorded mileage 61,200 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1965 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ABH 121C Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 61,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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ABH 121C Mileage History
- 22/02/202460,003 mi
- 10/02/202560,688 mi+685 mi
- 14/02/202560,690 mi+2 mi
- 24/02/202661,198 mi+508 mi
- 24/02/202661,200 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ABH 121C 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 1965 Volkswagen Beetle (ABH 121C) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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