1969 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · POR 146G
1969 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Jan 1969. Recorded mileage 58,768 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1969 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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POR 146G Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2024
- 58,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
POR 146G MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1969 Volkswagen Beetle (POR 146G) between November 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
POR 146G Mileage History
- 01/11/202258,546 mi
- 05/09/202458,768 mi+222 mi
Average of roughly 120 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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