1978 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · XRH 52S
1978 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1978. Recorded mileage 35,882 miles. MOT valid until 18/04/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1978
- Engine
- 1300cc
XRH 52S Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 35,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
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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XRH 52S Mileage History
- 24/06/200915,485 mi
- 29/06/200915,485 mi
- 28/06/201015,485 mi
- 13/04/201215,485 mi
- 16/04/201215,496 mi+11 mi
- 31/05/201315,485 mi-11 mi
- 05/06/201515,485 mi
- 05/06/201515,485 mi
- 03/06/202015,485 mi
- 20/04/202635,882 mi+20,397 mi
Average of roughly 1,213 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
XRH 52S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Volkswagen Beetle (XRH 52S) between June 2009 and April 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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