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GES 818N

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,023 mi
Last recorded77,023 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGES 818N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,023 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 77,019 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,945 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 70,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.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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GES 818N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 47,670 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 GES 818N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GES 818N registered?

GES 818N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 1975.

Is GES 818N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GES 818N shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GES 818N have outstanding finance?

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