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GKX 783K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,294 mi
Last recorded4,294 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKX 783K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 4,294 miles

Body has slight corrosion in various places (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in various places (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 99,072 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 99,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front lap belts fitted.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Strange items on bonnet affecting veiw beyond screen.

No suspension movement, steering wheel to indicator arm ,lots of modification some of which is not of a good vehicle atandard, may or may not be dangerous on highway. I would not like any of my family to drive or be driven in this vehicle.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 93,654 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front lap belts fitted.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Strange items on bonnet affecting veiw beyond screen.

No suspension movement, steering wheel to indicator arm ,lots of modification some of which is not of a good vehicle atandard, may or may not be dangerous on highway. I would not like any of my family to drive or be driven in this vehicle.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 88,913 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 88,908 miles

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 85,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 May 2009 84,859 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 84,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 83,908 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 83,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 80,851 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 80,779 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 78,349 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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GKX 783K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GKX 783K, 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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GKX 783K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 1972.

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