1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1.5L Petrol · PFB 513L
1973 Volkswagen Beetle (1.5L, petrol). First registered 21/03/1973. Recorded mileage 45,242 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1973
- Engine
- 1500cc
PFB 513L Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 45,242 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: 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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PFB 513L Mileage History
- 04/07/202344,052 mi
- 06/07/202344,056 mi+4 mi
- 16/07/202444,718 mi+662 mi
- 23/07/202444,719 mi+1 mi
- 14/07/202545,242 mi+523 mi
Average of roughly 587 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PFB 513L 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 1973 Volkswagen Beetle (PFB 513L) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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