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GOV 729N

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,315 mi
Last recorded47,315 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOV 729N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,315 miles

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

has modified projection front and rear

Fail 22 Mar 2010 47,302 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

has modified projection front and rear

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,708 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

front /rear bumper bar round but not affec ting or far protusion

Fail 24 Mar 2009 38,705 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

front /rear bumper bar round but not affec ting or far protusion

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 729N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 729N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GOV 729N?

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What year was GOV 729N registered?

GOV 729N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 January 1975.

Is GOV 729N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOV 729N shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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