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GRX 976N

1975 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1127cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,514 mi
Last recorded67,514 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Beetle47,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRX 976N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,127cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,514 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,669 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 61,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,537 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 53,221 miles

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

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

advise repairs to floor pan rear and front.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,132 miles

old rep[airs to floor heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,203 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,871 miles

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

slight play in steering box

Fail 25 Apr 2008 48,868 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in steering box

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 976N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,127cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 976N, 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 976N registered?

GRX 976N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is GRX 976N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRX 976N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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