1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · LAL 858K
1972 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29/02/1972. Recorded mileage 81,697 miles. MOT valid until 09/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 1284cc
LAL 858K Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 81,697 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: 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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LAL 858K Mileage History
- 17/05/202381,456 mi
- 30/04/202481,541 mi+85 mi
- 09/05/202481,542 mi+1 mi
- 05/11/202581,697 mi+155 mi
- 10/11/202581,697 mi
Average of roughly 97 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LAL 858K 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 1972 Volkswagen Beetle (LAL 858K) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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