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GGY 280N

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,041 mi
Last recorded77,041 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGY 280N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 77,041 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

body of vehicle deteriorated

vehicle ride height considerably lowered

Fail 7 Oct 2008 77,026 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside running board insecure

slight wear in steering box

Pass 12 Oct 2007 76,844 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 73,003 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 72,997 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 72,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GGY 280N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GGY 280N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GGY 280N registered?

GGY 280N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GGY 280N safe to buy?

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