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GDV 582N

1974 Volkswagen Beatle

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,438 mi
Last recorded21,438 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beatle52,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDV 582N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 21,438 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,430 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 21,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 209,595 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 209,592 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 20,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 20,006 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 20,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,423 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 19,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,257 miles

off side front wing dented

rear seat belts not fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2008 19,257 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

off side front wing dented

rear seat belts not fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,853 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 18,136 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 18,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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GDV 582N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beatle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 52,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDV 582N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GDV 582N?

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What year was GDV 582N registered?

GDV 582N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 10 October 1974.

Is GDV 582N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDV 582N shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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