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GLM 403J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,402 mi
Last recorded82,402 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLM 403J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 82,402 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 82,310 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 82,011 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 81,545 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 81,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 71,939 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,883 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,298 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 69,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,286 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,259 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,088 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 68,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,454 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,175 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,393 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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GLM 403J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GLM 403J, 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 GLM 403J registered?

GLM 403J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 May 1971.

Is GLM 403J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLM 403J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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