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GRL 684D

1966 Volkswagen Bettle

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

14,327 mi
Last recorded14,327 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Bettle50,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRL 684D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBettle
Year1966
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 14,327 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 13,295 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,417 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 12,415 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2014 12,256 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 10,388 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2013 10,388 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 8,778 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 8,776 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,213 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 7,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 6,094 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 5,978 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 5,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 5,795 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 5,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 3,961 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 3,959 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bettle?

Based on 1,648 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
697
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 115
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
position lamp(s) not working 68
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
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GRL 684D is a 1966 Volkswagen Bettle in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Bettle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 50,043 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 Bettle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRL 684D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bettle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 60 years old, this Volkswagen Bettle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GRL 684D registered?

GRL 684D is a 1966 Volkswagen Bettle, first registered on 19 July 1966.

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