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GKM 163L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,182 mi
Last recorded47,182 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKM 163L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,182 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 47,179 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 46,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Stub axle cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 44,252 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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GKM 163L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 GKM 163L, 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 54 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 GKM 163L registered?

GKM 163L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 1972.

Is GKM 163L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKM 163L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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