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GLK 587J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,816 mi
Last recorded68,816 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLK 587J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 68,816 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 68,812 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 68,769 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 68,424 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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GLK 587J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 GLK 587J, 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 55 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 GLK 587J registered?

GLK 587J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 1971.

Is GLK 587J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLK 587J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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