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GKT 575L

1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,056 mi
Last recorded33,056 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle41,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKT 575L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300 Beetle
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,056 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 32,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nsr body bolt insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,202 miles

nsr and osr stub axle to axle, no locking devices

Fail 9 Nov 2010 29,202 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nsr and osr stub axle to axle, no locking devices

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle?

Based on 395 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
740
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26
Headlamp aim too high 25
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GKT 575L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 41,927 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 1300 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKT 575L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKT 575L registered?

GKT 575L is a 1973 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is GKT 575L safe to buy?

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