1969 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · GJK 191H
1969 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1969. Recorded mileage 14,136 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1969 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJK 191H Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 14,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJK 191H MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1969 Volkswagen Beetle (GJK 191H) between June 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
GJK 191H Mileage History
- 22/06/20229,285 mi
- 28/08/202513,107 mi+3,822 mi
- 05/09/202513,139 mi+32 mi
- 30/09/202614,117 mi+978 mi
- 05/10/202614,136 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 1,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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