1978 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · KFV 585S
1978 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1978. Recorded mileage 72,554 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KFV 585S Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2023
- 72,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KFV 585S Mileage History
- 13/08/202272,286 mi
- 25/08/202272,292 mi+6 mi
- 11/08/202372,554 mi+262 mi
- 11/08/202372,554 mi
Average of roughly 270 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KFV 585S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Volkswagen Beetle (KFV 585S) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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