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GFT 434N

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,852 mi
Last recorded68,852 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFT 434N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,852 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,934 miles

some corrosion to under body etc

Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,868 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 66,866 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,840 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 68,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 66,488 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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GFT 434N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GFT 434N, 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.

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How do I check the history of GFT 434N?

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What year was GFT 434N registered?

GFT 434N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 1975.

Is GFT 434N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFT 434N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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