1963 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · MEP 113A
1963 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1963. Recorded mileage 45,276 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1963 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MEP 113A Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2021
- 45,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MEP 113A MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1963 Volkswagen Beetle (MEP 113A) between August 2012 and July 2021.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2021 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 (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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 Outer Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)”; “Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)”; “Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)”.
MEP 113A Mileage History
- 16/08/201239,645 mi
- 20/01/201439,688 mi+43 mi
- 24/01/201439,693 mi+5 mi
- 01/06/201643,718 mi+4,025 mi
- 25/07/201744,004 mi+286 mi
- 11/10/201844,059 mi+55 mi
- 02/07/202145,276 mi+1,217 mi
Average of roughly 634 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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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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