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GOV 728N

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

Pink Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

49,359 mi
Last recorded49,359 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOV 728N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,359 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 49,352 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,867 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,803 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 37,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,441 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 29,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,519 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 21,496 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 12,385 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 12,375 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 2,118 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 2,118 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 90,126 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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GOV 728N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Pink with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 47,670 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 GOV 728N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GOV 728N registered?

GOV 728N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 January 1975.

Is GOV 728N safe to buy?

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