1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · DIJ 1977
1972 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03/02/1972. Recorded mileage 75,630 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 1192cc
DIJ 1977 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2024
- 75,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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DIJ 1977 Mileage History
- 21/09/202275,048 mi
- 07/11/202475,630 mi+582 mi
- 07/11/202475,630 mi
Average of roughly 273 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
DIJ 1977 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Beetle (DIJ 1977) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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