1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · UTJ 917L
1973 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1973. Recorded mileage 64,897 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1973
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1973
- Engine
- 1192cc
UTJ 917L Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2024
- 64,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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UTJ 917L Mileage History
- 21/04/202274,147 mi
- 29/04/202264,149 mi-9,998 mi
- 20/04/202364,584 mi+435 mi
- 24/04/202364,584 mi
- 23/04/202464,897 mi+313 mi
Average of roughly -4,609 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
UTJ 917L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Volkswagen Beetle (UTJ 917L) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.