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GJX 384S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

23,166 mi
Last recorded23,166 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJX 384S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 23,166 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 23,091 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 21,843 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 21,826 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,819 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 21,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,723 miles

could not check condition of front and rear brake pipes as they run inside and under the floor pan

could not verify condition of body as is heavily filled up with undersealing

could not verify condition of chassis as is heavily filled up with undersealing from front to rear

front brakes on maximum imbalance of twenty five percent

Fail 6 Jun 2012 21,723 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

could not check condition of front and rear brake pipes as they run inside and under the floor pan

could not verify condition of body as is heavily filled up with undersealing

could not verify condition of chassis as is heavily filled up with undersealing from front to rear

Pass 27 May 2011 20,398 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

various areas of corrosion to body/chassis

Fail 17 May 2011 20,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

various areas of corrosion to body/chassis

Pass 5 Jun 2010 11,068 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front top shock absorber bush perished

Pass 20 May 2008 46,674 miles

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Apr 2008 46,674 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 46,674 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 46,674 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 46,675 miles

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

park brake long travel

Fail 8 May 2006 46,674 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

park brake long travel

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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GJX 384S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 GJX 384S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJX 384S registered?

GJX 384S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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