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GGO 687J

1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,659 mi
Last recorded98,659 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle40,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGO 687J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1200 Beetle
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 98,659 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Head lamps work but are not quite wirred Right ????? No indicator warnning

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

I need to be happy that the floor pan has addiquate welding ????? ( Spot welded )

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 98,651 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Lower Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

I need to be happy that the floor pan has addiquate welding ????? ( Spot welded )

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?

Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
755
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 43
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 41
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
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GGO 687J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,572 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 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GGO 687J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GGO 687J?

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What year was GGO 687J registered?

GGO 687J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 14 July 1971.

Is GGO 687J safe to buy?

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