Volkswagen Beatle Registrations by Year
There are 131 Volkswagen Beatle registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.
There are 131 Volkswagen Beatle registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1955 to 2012.
More were registered in 1972 than any other year (23 vehicles).
MOT pass rates range from 68.6% for 1970 cars up to 69.6% for 1972 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.
69.2%
MOT pass rate
131
On UK roads
43,961
Median mileage
60 yr
Typical lifespan
Browse Volkswagen Beatle registrations by year
33 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.
2012 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
2006 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
2005 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
2004 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
2003 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
2002 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
2001 Volkswagen Beatle
2 plates
2000 Volkswagen Beatle
2 plates
1998 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
1995 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
1991 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
1990 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
1989 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
1983 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
1980 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
1978 Volkswagen Beatle
4 plates
1976 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
1975 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
1974 Volkswagen Beatle
8 plates
60.0% pass
52,226 mi
1973 Volkswagen Beatle
8 plates
59.8% pass
44,486 mi
1972 Volkswagen Beatle
23 plates
69.6% pass
50,381 mi
1971 Volkswagen Beatle
15 plates
60.8% pass
25,251 mi
1970 Volkswagen Beatle
20 plates
68.6% pass
43,121 mi
1969 Volkswagen Beatle
2 plates
1968 Volkswagen Beatle
7 plates
1967 Volkswagen Beatle
7 plates
71.0% pass
19,982 mi
1966 Volkswagen Beatle
6 plates
75.8% pass
31,806 mi
1965 Volkswagen Beatle
6 plates
1964 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
1963 Volkswagen Beatle
2 plates
1959 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
1958 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
1955 Volkswagen Beatle
1 plates
Volkswagen Beatle registrations — frequently asked questions
How many Volkswagen Beatles are there in the UK?
There are 131 Volkswagen Beatle registrations on record across model years 1955 to 2012.
Which year had the most Volkswagen Beatles registered?
1972 — 23 Volkswagen Beatles were registered that year, more than any other.
What is the average mileage of a Volkswagen Beatle?
The typical Volkswagen Beatle has covered around 43,961 miles.
Which Volkswagen Beatle year is most reliable?
Based on MOT data, the 1972 Volkswagen Beatle has the highest pass rate at 69.6%.