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GKH 523N

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,361 mi
Last recorded23,361 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKH 523N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 23,361 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 23,120 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 22,323 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,866 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,784 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,997 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

slight play steering box

Pass 21 Jul 2011 19,365 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 192,824 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2008 19,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,868 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 15,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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GKH 523N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GKH 523N, 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 GKH 523N registered?

GKH 523N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GKH 523N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKH 523N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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