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GGO 677J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165 mi
Last recorded165 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGO 677J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 165 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre wall perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 99,774 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f inner arch corroded

underbody corroded in several places

Fail 18 Jun 2010 99,772 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s sill signs of corrosion

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

underbody corroded in several places

Pass 26 Jun 2009 99,443 miles

many parts of structure have been repaired or are at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2009 99,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

some parts of underbody has corrosion

vehicle has had exstensive welding

Pass 17 Jun 2008 98,872 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 98,871 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 98,650 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 97,270 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 97,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (1.6.C5)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

rear near/side and off/side under floor corroded.

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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GGO 677J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 GGO 677J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GGO 677J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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