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GJC 561N

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,400 mi
Last recorded73,400 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJC 561N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,400 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion noted o/s and n/s floor and o/s and n/s rear inner wing support panels

Pass 2 Jun 2006 61,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2005 50,579 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 50,579 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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GJC 561N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GJC 561N, 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 GJC 561N registered?

GJC 561N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is GJC 561N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJC 561N shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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