CarVerify

Free Car Check

GCG 426K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,467 mi
Last recorded9,467 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCG 426K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 9,467 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 8,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside rear floors repaired all appear ok

some corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 16 Oct 2009 7,951 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR

SLIGHT INBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES

SLIGHT WEEP OF OIL FROM STEERING BOX

Fail 16 Oct 2009 7,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR

SLIGHT INBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES

SLIGHT WEEP OF OIL FROM STEERING BOX

Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,415 miles

NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT LIFT OFFSIDE LOWER BALLJOINT SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 6 Aug 2007 6,809 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GCG 426K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 426K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GCG 426K?

You can check the full history of GCG 426K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GCG 426K registered?

GCG 426K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 1972.

Is GCG 426K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCG 426K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GCG 426K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GCG 426K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.