1968 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · HXG 42F
1968 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 22/01/1968. Recorded mileage 7,397 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1968 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1968
- Engine
- 1285cc
HXG 42F Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 7,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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HXG 42F Mileage History
- 16/10/20247,390 mi
- 18/10/20247,397 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,199 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
HXG 42F 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 1968 Volkswagen Beetle (HXG 42F) between October 2024 and October 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 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: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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