1974 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · PHC 157M
1974 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02/07/1974. Recorded mileage 64,866 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1974 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1974
- Engine
- 1192cc
PHC 157M Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 64,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
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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PHC 157M Mileage History
- 01/04/202261,235 mi
- 23/07/202464,114 mi+2,879 mi
- 06/08/202564,863 mi+749 mi
- 12/08/202564,866 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,079 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
PHC 157M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1974 Volkswagen Beetle (PHC 157M) between April 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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