1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · ORT 342M
1973 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 1973. Recorded mileage 78,999 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ORT 342M Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 78,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ORT 342M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Volkswagen Beetle (ORT 342M) between July 2005 and April 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced w”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”.
ORT 342M Mileage History
- 29/07/200561,859 mi
- 29/07/200561,859 mi
- 19/06/200661,859 mi
- 16/04/200961,850 mi-9 mi
- 05/04/201161,869 mi+19 mi
- 04/04/201267,018 mi+5,149 mi
- 14/04/201267,026 mi+8 mi
- 16/04/201372,055 mi+5,029 mi
- 16/04/201372,055 mi
- 24/04/201474,090 mi+2,035 mi
- 16/04/201575,200 mi+1,110 mi
- 16/04/201575,200 mi
- 11/03/201675,217 mi+17 mi
- 15/03/201777,341 mi+2,124 mi
- 11/03/202578,999 mi+1,658 mi
- 16/04/202578,999 mi
Average of roughly 869 miles per year across 16 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: Below 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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