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GCG 425K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,054 mi
Last recorded41,054 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCG 425K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,054 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,036 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,998 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 40,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,671 miles

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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GCG 425K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCG 425K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCG 425K registered?

GCG 425K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 May 1972.

Is GCG 425K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCG 425K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GCG 425K have outstanding finance?

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