1966 Volkswagen Beatle 1.3L Petrol · GRD 875D
1966 Volkswagen Beatle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1966. Recorded mileage 79,573 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2024. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEATLE
- Year / Origin
- 1966 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unavailable
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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GRD 875D Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2023
- 79,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GRD 875D 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 1966 Volkswagen Beatle (GRD 875D) between January 2023 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2023 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 (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GRD 875D Mileage History
- 31/01/202379,571 mi
- 03/02/202379,573 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 244 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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