1982 Volkswagen Beetl 1.2L Petrol · B260 MDP
1982 Volkswagen Beetl (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1982. Recorded mileage 74,925 km. MOT expired on 23 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETL
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 74,925 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B260 MDP Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2024
- 74,925 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B260 MDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Volkswagen Beetl (B260 MDP) between September 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2024 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 (20 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
B260 MDP Odometer History
- 26/09/200661,388 km
- 27/09/200661,388 km
- 03/03/200866,231 km+4,843 km
- 10/03/200866,231 mi
- 21/04/201767,929 mi+1,698 mi
- 14/05/201869,130 mi+1,201 mi
- 23/07/201971,648 mi+2,518 mi
- 25/05/202273,317 km
- 24/05/202373,847 km+530 km
- 23/05/202474,925 km+1,078 km
Average of roughly 767 km per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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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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