1994 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · L530 DUE
1994 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 1994. Recorded mileage 44,677 km. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 44,677 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L530 DUE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2023
- 44,677 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L530 DUE 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 1994 Volkswagen Beetle (L530 DUE) between April 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Heavily cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Heavily cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Unable to determine headlamp type (no markings)- afterm”.
L530 DUE Odometer History
- 22/04/202244,329 km
- 06/05/202244,334 km+5 km
- 06/05/202244,334 km
- 07/07/202344,677 km+343 km
Average of roughly 288 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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