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GMO 266K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

758 mi
Last recorded758 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMO 266K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 758 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

front and rear suspension components corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside front and rear seats not in use unable to test belts

offside rear sills corroded

oil leak

under seal used on complete underside of vehicle

wipers worn

Fail 27 Jan 2018 758 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

front and rear suspension components corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside front and rear seats not in use unable to test belts

offside rear sills corroded

oil leak

under seal used on complete underside of vehicle

wipers worn

Pass 16 Jan 2017 758 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

corrosion on floor and suspension components

exhaust has a minor leak of gases

minor engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2016 96,825 miles

Front washer jets poor

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both tyres cracking to outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Jul 2014 93,608 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 91,443 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 89,423 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 89,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

aprox £70.00+ vat for welding

front beam axle is beyond repair, and needs to be replaced.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 86,643 miles

oil level low

slight play in drop arm on steering box not excessive

Pass 12 Feb 2007 83,807 miles

both front tyres starting to perrish

both rear tyres are starting to perrish. advise new fitted as soon as possible......

front axle has been welded/ modified

rear floor pan starting to corrode near suspension mounts

wet around fuel tank suspect slight leak

Fail 5 Feb 2007 83,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front axle has been modified/ welded.

rear floor pan starting to corrode near suspension mounts

wet around fuel tank suspect slight leak

Fail 28 Dec 2006 83,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 79,495 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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GMO 266K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GMO 266K, 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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GMO 266K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 1972.

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