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GOW 380N

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,484 mi
Last recorded63,484 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2006
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOW 380N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2006 63,484 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 59,469 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 59,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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GOW 380N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GOW 380N, 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 GOW 380N?

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What year was GOW 380N registered?

GOW 380N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GOW 380N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOW 380N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GOW 380N have outstanding finance?

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