1976 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · CAH 9
1976 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1976. Recorded mileage 88,363 miles. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1976 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CAH 9 Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2019
- 88,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CAH 9 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1976 Volkswagen Beetle (CAH 9) between November 2006 and February 2019.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 lever insecure Plastic Outer handle Insecure (3.1.3b)”; “Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)”; “Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)”.
CAH 9 Mileage History
- 14/11/200674,276 mi
- 01/09/200976,711 mi+2,435 mi
- 23/08/201081,708 mi+4,997 mi
- 24/08/201184,292 mi+2,584 mi
- 13/08/201287,787 mi+3,495 mi
- 10/10/201287,795 mi+8 mi
- 10/10/201287,795 mi
- 15/09/201488,073 mi+278 mi
- 26/06/201799,269 mi+11,196 mi
- 26/06/201788,269 mi-11,000 mi
- 01/02/201988,363 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 1,153 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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