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GDM 418K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,261 mi
Last recorded32,261 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDM 418K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2024 32,261 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall/tread cracked

generator light on

handbrake travel

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 8 May 2021 31,908 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 31,680 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 31,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 31,155 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 31,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 30,889 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 30,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,613 miles

Offside door step sill corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,337 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,830 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 29,818 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

o/s/r brake backplate damp

Pass 25 May 2013 28,242 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,408 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 27,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,341 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 26,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2010 24,816 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,951 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 46,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2008 89,599 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 88,192 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 87,236 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 87,236 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2006 86,373 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 86,371 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GDM 418K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 GDM 418K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GDM 418K registered?

GDM 418K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 1971.

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