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GNK 541K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,746 mi
Last recorded75,746 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNK 541K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 75,746 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,324 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,423 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,351 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 73,350 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,614 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,787 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,571 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 71,479 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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GNK 541K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GNK 541K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GNK 541K registered?

GNK 541K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 1972.

Is GNK 541K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNK 541K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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