1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · NUB 842V
1972 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1980. Recorded mileage 62,208 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NUB 842V Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 62,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NUB 842V 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 (NUB 842V) between June 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
NUB 842V Mileage History
- 27/06/202259,004 mi
- 02/08/202461,502 mi+2,498 mi
- 21/05/202561,552 mi+50 mi
- 04/08/202662,197 mi+645 mi
- 11/08/202662,208 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 777 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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