Official DVLA Record

1971 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · SGS 33K

SGS 33K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 13/08/1971. Recorded mileage 64,633 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
1971 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 16/10/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
64,633 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/10/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1971
Engine
1284cc

SGS 33K Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
  • 64,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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SGS 33K Mileage History

  1. 22/01/200764,233 mi
  2. 22/01/200764,233 mi
  3. 28/05/200864,235 mi+2 mi
  4. 02/06/200964,337 mi+102 mi
  5. 04/06/201064,382 mi+45 mi
  6. 31/05/201164,401 mi+19 mi
  7. 07/06/201264,403 mi+2 mi
  8. 06/06/201364,406 mi+3 mi
  9. 09/06/201464,414 mi+8 mi
  10. 10/06/201564,416 mi+2 mi
  11. 29/06/201664,418 mi+2 mi
  12. 16/06/201764,419 mi+1 mi
  13. 19/11/201964,449 mi+30 mi
  14. 21/11/201964,450 mi+1 mi
  15. 18/10/202464,633 mi+183 mi

Average of roughly 23 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

SGS 33K MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Sept 2026, 07:28
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Beetle (SGS 33K) between January 2007 and October 2024.

The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 October 2024 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: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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