The road tax status for FMA 897F is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for FMA 897F?

The MOT for FMA 897F is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of FMA 897F?

The recorded mileage for FMA 897F is 82,825 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FMA 897F ULEZ compliant?

No, FMA 897F 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

1967 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · FMA 897F

FMA 897F

1967 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1967. Recorded mileage 82,825 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 1967 · Nottingham
MOT Status: Valid until 07/07/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 82,825 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 07/07/2026

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Mileage: 82,825 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1967
Engine: 1285cc

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FMA 897F Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
82,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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FMA 897F Mileage History

08/07/202582,820 mi
09/07/202582,825 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 1,931 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

FMA 897F MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Sept 2026, 16:44

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1967 Volkswagen Beetle (FMA 897F) between July 2025 and July 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 July 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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