1971 Volkswagen Beetle Electric · WTT 161K
1971 Volkswagen Beetle (electric). First registered 14 Sept 1971. Recorded mileage 71,714 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WTT 161K Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 71,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WTT 161K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Volkswagen Beetle (WTT 161K) between June 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)”.
WTT 161K Mileage History
- 27/06/200560,770 mi
- 06/06/200661,427 mi+657 mi
- 06/06/200661,427 mi
- 12/06/200761,929 mi+502 mi
- 13/06/200761,929 mi
- 14/04/201162,424 mi+495 mi
- 21/04/201162,429 mi+5 mi
- 21/05/201263,726 mi+1,297 mi
- 23/05/201263,729 mi+3 mi
- 20/05/201364,068 mi+339 mi
- 21/05/201364,072 mi+4 mi
- 30/07/201468,948 mi+4,876 mi
- 06/08/201468,951 mi+3 mi
- 19/04/201669,245 mi+294 mi
- 10/01/201769,315 mi+70 mi
- 25/01/201769,326 mi+11 mi
- 13/04/201870,154 mi+828 mi
- 17/10/201870,376 mi+222 mi
- 25/03/202471,391 mi+1,015 mi
- 05/12/202571,714 mi+323 mi
Average of roughly 535 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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