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GFF 902N

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,510 mi
Last recorded91,510 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFF 902N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,510 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 91,419 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 91,399 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,850 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 90,850 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both sides (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 91,066 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 90,645 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 90,474 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 89,345 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 88,285 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 63,543 miles

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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GFF 902N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFF 902N, 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 GFF 902N registered?

GFF 902N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 June 1975.

Is GFF 902N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFF 902N shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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