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GDG 422N

1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,717 mi
Last recorded44,717 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle40,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDG 422N
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,717 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear panel corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 44,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear panel corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

surface rust to under body

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,872 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 40,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 35,857 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear half shaft seal leaking oil

surface rust to under body

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,104 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 32,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,420 miles

possible fluid leak on o/s/r wheel

Fail 15 Apr 2008 31,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s & o/s front wheel arch chassis corroded

possible fluid leak on o/s/r wheel

Fail 9 Mar 2006 31,388 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise off side rear back plate damp

advise surface rust to under body

oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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GDG 422N is a 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.3% with a typical mileage of 40,306 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 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDG 422N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GDG 422N registered?

GDG 422N is a 1974 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 19 November 1974.

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