1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · SOO 693K
1972 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1972. Recorded mileage 53,222 miles. MOT valid until 27/06/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 1186cc
SOO 693K Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 53,222 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: Good
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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SOO 693K Mileage History
- 29/06/202653,215 mi
- 29/06/202653,222 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 12,927 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SOO 693K 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 1972 Volkswagen Beetle (SOO 693K) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 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: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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