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GTE 667K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

21 mi
Last recorded21 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTE 667K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 21 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 21 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full right hand lock - adjusted lock stop (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 99,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 98,489 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,105 miles

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

General corosion of underbody at rear

N/S/F inner wheel arch corroded but outside any prescribed area

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Unable to fully assess floor pan corrosion due to thick underseal/sealant

Fail 9 Oct 2013 98,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

General corosion of underbody at rear

N/S/F inner wheel arch corroded but outside any prescribed area

Unable to fully assess floor pan corrosion due to thick underseal/sealant

Pass 12 Oct 2012 97,815 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 97,815 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s mirror missing

Pass 20 Jul 2011 97,161 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 96,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 96,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 96,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 95,573 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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GTE 667K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GTE 667K, 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 GTE 667K registered?

GTE 667K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is GTE 667K safe to buy?

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