1981 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · FOU 165W
1981 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/04/1981. MOT valid until 02/10/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 1584cc
FOU 165W Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 02/10/2027
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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