1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · JVA 186N
1975 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1975. Recorded mileage 30,988 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1975
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JVA 186N Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2024
- 30,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JVA 186N MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1975 Volkswagen Beetle (JVA 186N) between October 2024 and October 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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