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GEG 335L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,395 mi
Last recorded96,395 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEG 335L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,671 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 95,671 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,553 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 95,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

off side front tyre 2.0mm

Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,857 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jul 2011 94,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

inner drive shaft boot leaking oil heavily

off side rear and off side front brake backing platr heavily corroded

rear suspention end caps heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 87,407 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 87,402 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

near side front wheel bearing rough

Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,262 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 79,253 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 79,091 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 79,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2006 78,716 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 78,662 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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GEG 335L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 GEG 335L, 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.

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What year was GEG 335L registered?

GEG 335L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is GEG 335L safe to buy?

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