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GPF 583J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,841 mi
Last recorded26,841 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 583J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 26,841 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 44,714 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front 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)

noise in n/s rear drum

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,714 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 44,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,158 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 41,704 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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GPF 583J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 GPF 583J, 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 55 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 GPF 583J registered?

GPF 583J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 February 1971.

Is GPF 583J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPF 583J shows 6 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.

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