No, DMW 279L is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for DMW 279L?

The first MOT test for DMW 279L is due by 30 April 1976.

What is the recorded mileage of DMW 279L?

The recorded mileage for DMW 279L is 97,450 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is DMW 279L ULEZ compliant?

No, DMW 279L does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · DMW 279L

DMW 279L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1973. Recorded mileage 97,450 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 1972 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: No results
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 97,450 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

No results

No test records found

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 97,450 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1972
Engine: 1600cc

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DMW 279L Key Findings

14 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2016
97,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! No MOT history found

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DMW 279L Mileage History

21/04/200639,626 mi
11/04/200740,325 mi+699 mi
17/04/200740,418 mi+93 mi
09/04/200895,947 mi+55,529 mi
11/04/200895,958 mi+11 mi
16/04/200996,283 mi+325 mi
20/04/200996,286 mi+3 mi
19/04/201096,451 mi+165 mi
20/04/201196,685 mi+234 mi
02/05/201296,858 mi+173 mi
23/04/201396,955 mi+97 mi
12/06/201497,099 mi+144 mi
18/06/201575,264 mi-21,835 mi
17/05/201697,450 mi+22,186 mi

Average of roughly 5,740 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

DMW 279L MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 06:50

MOT Analysis

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14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Volkswagen Beetle (DMW 279L) between April 2006 and May 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 17 May 2016 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 (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”; “Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”; “Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)”.

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