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GKM 175L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,872 mi
Last recorded60,872 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKM 175L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 60,872 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 60,834 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 60,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 60,772 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 60,707 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,608 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 60,502 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,256 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,101 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,821 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 59,570 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,160 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 38,664 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,241 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes have some surface corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,215 miles

missmatched rear shock absorbers but damping effect ok

Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,331 miles

slight play rear wheel bearings n/s o/s

Fail 30 Dec 2008 53,311 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play rear wheel bearings n/s o/s

Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,537 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 70,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,176 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 57,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 53,510 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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 175L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 GKM 175L, 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.

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What year was GKM 175L registered?

GKM 175L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is GKM 175L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKM 175L shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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