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GGS 920

1955 Volkswagen Beetle

Maroon Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,314 mi
Last recorded73,314 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1955 Volkswagen Beetle29,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGS 920
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1955
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,314 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 73,314 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,885 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 72,347 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 71,983 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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GGS 920 is a 1955 Volkswagen Beetle in Maroon with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1955 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 29,964 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 GGS 920, 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 71 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GGS 920 registered?

GGS 920 is a 1955 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 1955.

Is GGS 920 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGS 920 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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