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GGD 601L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,527 mi
Last recorded54,527 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGD 601L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,527 miles

INDICATORS FAST

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer CV JOINT HAS MISSING BOLT

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,520 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,515 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS AGED CRACKING

Offside Rear TYRE HAS AGED CRACKING

Fail 8 Sep 2015 54,515 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure PINCH BOLT LOOSE (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS AGED CRACKING

Offside Rear TYRE HAS AGED CRACKING

Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,485 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,352 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,168 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,634 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 53,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,575 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

complete underside of car very weak

Fail 8 Jan 2009 53,574 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

complete underside of car very weak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,543 miles

heater channels on both side of car very weak.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 53,541 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

heater channels on both side of car very weak.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 53,531 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 53,418 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 53,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front 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)

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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GGD 601L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GGD 601L, 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 GGD 601L registered?

GGD 601L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is GGD 601L safe to buy?

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