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GLX 378J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,288 mi
Last recorded37,288 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLX 378J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 37,288 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 36,371 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 36,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2013 30,852 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,800 miles

floors rusted

front sub frame rusted

Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,422 miles

advance corrosion to both heater channels

advance corrosion to front beam axle

Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,398 miles

advise advance corrossion to front beam axle

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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GLX 378J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GLX 378J, 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.

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How do I check the history of GLX 378J?

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What year was GLX 378J registered?

GLX 378J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 1971.

Is GLX 378J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLX 378J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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