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GSL 639L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,949 mi
Last recorded56,949 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSL 639L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,949 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,002 miles

osr wheel feels rough when rotated

Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,045 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 53,385 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,383 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 53,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,722 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 52,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,410 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 48,397 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 48,320 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,314 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 45,314 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,076 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 42,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,913 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 39,661 miles

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

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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GSL 639L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 GSL 639L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GSL 639L registered?

GSL 639L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 February 1973.

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