1963 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · BOC 788A
1963 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1963. Recorded mileage 24,239 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1963 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,239 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BOC 788A Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/04/2015
- 24,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BOC 788A MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1963 Volkswagen Beetle (BOC 788A) between July 2006 and April 2015.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
BOC 788A Mileage History
- 07/07/200615,892 mi
- 06/09/200718,219 mi+2,327 mi
- 13/03/200818,369 mi+150 mi
- 03/03/201022,440 mi+4,071 mi
- 07/03/201123,205 mi+765 mi
- 07/03/201123,205 mi
- 11/02/201424,088 mi+883 mi
- 21/04/201524,239 mi+151 mi
Average of roughly 950 miles per year across 8 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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