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GHO 465K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,856 mi
Last recorded40,856 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHO 465K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 40,856 miles

front tyre shows signs of lightly touching inner wing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,710 miles

front suspension modified-slight fouling of front tyres on inner wings

signs of standing

Fail 22 Sep 2012 40,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front suspension modified -slight fouling of front tyres on inner wings

signs of standing

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,126 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,771 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 May 2008 35,721 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 35,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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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GHO 465K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 GHO 465K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHO 465K registered?

GHO 465K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 1972.

Is GHO 465K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHO 465K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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