1971 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · RCW 474K
1971 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11/10/1971. MOT valid until 07/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 1285cc
RCW 474K Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 0 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RCW 474K Mileage History
- 05/01/20232 mi
- 12/10/20250 mi-2 mi
- 08/11/20250 mi
Average of roughly -1 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RCW 474K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Beetle (RCW 474K) between January 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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