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GDD 754L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,948 mi
Last recorded98,948 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDD 754L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 98,948 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 98,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 98,896 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 98,810 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 98,739 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,584 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,501 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 98,501 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,258 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 98,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,124 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,012 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 97,710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,574 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,469 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2013 97,469 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,295 miles

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

slight binding nearside rear brake

Pass 25 Aug 2011 97,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 96,905 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 96,738 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight bearing noise from nearside front wheel

Pass 1 Sep 2008 96,538 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,382 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 96,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 96,061 miles

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

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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GDD 754L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 GDD 754L, 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 53 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 GDD 754L?

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What year was GDD 754L registered?

GDD 754L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is GDD 754L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDD 754L shows 24 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.

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