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GAZ 5779

1994 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,877 mi
Last recorded20,877 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Beetle48,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 5779
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 20,877 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 14,913 miles

off side rear bump stop missing

Fail 6 Jul 2017 14,910 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured door step (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

off side rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 14,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 14,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 13,927 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate cracked at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2010 13,927 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate cracked at time of test

Pass 8 May 2009 13,371 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 May 2009 13,371 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Apr 2007 12,792 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 11,536 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 11,509 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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GAZ 5779 is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 48,352 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GAZ 5779, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 32 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GAZ 5779 registered?

GAZ 5779 is a 1994 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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