1970 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · DMP 142H
1970 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1982. Recorded mileage 51,520 miles. MOT valid until 21/06/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1970
- Engine
- 1641cc
DMP 142H Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 51,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DMP 142H Mileage History
- 13/06/202651,518 mi
- 23/06/202651,520 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 74 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
DMP 142H MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle (DMP 142H) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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