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GJA 905N

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,234 mi
Last recorded39,234 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJA 905N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 39,234 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 39,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 39,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,669 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 38,665 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on flashing to fast (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no patterns (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outter (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned track rod bent (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area front to rear (5.2.6)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure top nut loose (2.1.6)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,089 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

nsf lower ball joint boot split

steering idler has slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2014 37,785 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

exhaust blowing slightly

nsf lower ball joint dust cover split

steering idler has play

Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,559 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 36,558 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,157 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,850 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 905N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 905N, 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 905N registered?

GJA 905N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 February 1975.

Is GJA 905N safe to buy?

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