1967 Volkswagen Beetle 1.5L Petrol · KOM 422E
1967 Volkswagen Beetle (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1967. Recorded mileage 10,561 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1967 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KOM 422E Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 10,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KOM 422E 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 1967 Volkswagen Beetle (KOM 422E) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
KOM 422E Mileage History
- 06/06/202310,364 mi
- 29/05/202410,404 mi+40 mi
- 05/06/202410,432 mi+28 mi
- 30/05/202510,511 mi+79 mi
- 21/05/202610,561 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 67 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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