1976 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · PUA 737P
1976 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 1976. Recorded mileage 47,429 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1976 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PUA 737P Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 47,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PUA 737P 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 1976 Volkswagen Beetle (PUA 737P) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 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 (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
PUA 737P Mileage History
- 09/04/202647,428 mi
- 09/04/202647,429 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,063 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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