1965 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · FNA 841C
1965 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1965. Recorded mileage 680 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1965 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1965
- Engine
- 1285cc
FNA 841C Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
- 680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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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FNA 841C 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 1965 Volkswagen Beetle (FNA 841C) between May 2024 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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