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GJA 903N

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

Bronze Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,501 mi
Last recorded21,501 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJA 903N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 21,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2019 21,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Replaced bulb, threads have opened due to corrosion, used thread tape for temporary hold. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,297 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 19,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 19,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,284 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 19,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 16,072 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre inner wall cut

Fail 13 Aug 2009 16,072 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre inner wall cut

Pass 11 Aug 2008 10,521 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 10,501 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight leak steering box/drop arm.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 68,382 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 5,949 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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GJA 903N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJA 903N, 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.

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What year was GJA 903N registered?

GJA 903N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 1975.

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