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GRK 430J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,973 mi
Last recorded71,973 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRK 430J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 71,973 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Slow in operation. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount rubber deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount rubber deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2025 72,306 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 71,888 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 71,818 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 71,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 71,890 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 71,875 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 71,712 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,591 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,464 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,371 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,211 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 70,934 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 70,795 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 70,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 70,426 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2012 69,973 miles

both rear tyres, starting too deteriorate at sidewalls.

Fail 29 May 2012 69,971 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres, starting too deteriorate at sidewalls.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both sills have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,226 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,502 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 67,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 67,038 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 65,941 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 64,795 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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GRK 430J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GRK 430J, 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.

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What year was GRK 430J registered?

GRK 430J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 1971.

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