1971 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L Petrol · YDP 233J
1971 Volkswagen Beetle (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 1971. Recorded mileage 48,046 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YDP 233J Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/07/2026
- 48,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 34 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YDP 233J 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 1971 Volkswagen Beetle (YDP 233J) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on chassis/shell (5.2.3 (f))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached inner track rod ends both ball joints missing split pins/securi”; “Steering wheel rim loose wheel to boss bolts loose and 1 nut missing (2.2.1 (c) (i))”.
YDP 233J Mileage History
- 27/07/202347,951 mi
- 02/08/202448,041 mi+90 mi
- 05/08/202448,041 mi
- 25/07/202548,046 mi+5 mi
- 22/07/202648,046 mi
Average of roughly 32 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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