1970 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · TMA 232J
1970 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1970. Recorded mileage 92,005 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1970
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
TMA 232J Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 92,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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TMA 232J Mileage History
- 15/07/200685,952 mi
- 20/07/201285,977 mi+25 mi
- 12/06/201386,104 mi+127 mi
- 17/06/201486,127 mi+23 mi
- 09/06/201586,370 mi+243 mi
- 10/06/201586,371 mi+1 mi
- 18/05/201687,217 mi+846 mi
- 13/07/201788,501 mi+1,284 mi
- 30/03/201888,604 mi+103 mi
- 11/03/201989,299 mi+695 mi
- 06/03/202089,729 mi+430 mi
- 17/03/202190,108 mi+379 mi
- 29/03/202290,531 mi+423 mi
- 02/06/202390,825 mi+294 mi
- 05/06/202692,005 mi+1,180 mi
Average of roughly 304 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
TMA 232J MOT History
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 1970 Volkswagen Beetle (TMA 232J) between July 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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