1980 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · LKJ 175V
1980 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 64,369 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LKJ 175V Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2022
- 64,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LKJ 175V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Volkswagen Beetle (LKJ 175V) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2022 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), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LKJ 175V Mileage History
- 11/02/202267,366 mi
- 17/02/202264,369 mi-2,997 mi
Average of roughly -182,871 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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