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GRX 499N

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,730 mi
Last recorded70,730 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRX 499N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,730 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 70,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and heater channel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and heater channel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and heater channels (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

brakes not tested due to brake fluid leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,041 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear quarter panals corroded by rear bumper supports

handbrake travel slightly long

off side axle gaiter leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrossion both rear inner wings bumper iron moun ting area

off side hear channel repaired

off side indicator switch position operation difficult

slight play top colume mount

Pass 9 May 2006 62,305 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heavy corrosion offside centre outer sill member

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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GRX 499N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GRX 499N, 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

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What year was GRX 499N registered?

GRX 499N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 February 1975.

Is GRX 499N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRX 499N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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