1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · FWW 848M
1974 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1974. Recorded mileage 96,738 km. MOT valid until 22/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 96,738 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1974
- Engine
- 1600cc
FWW 848M Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 96,738 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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FWW 848M Odometer History
- 07/08/202495,932 mi
- 08/08/202495,932 mi
- 24/06/202696,738 km
Average of roughly 429 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FWW 848M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1974 Volkswagen Beetle (FWW 848M) between August 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 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 (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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