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GTX 517K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,560 mi
Last recorded90,560 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTX 517K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 90,560 miles

both sills corroding

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,382 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 90,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 89,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 88,283 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 88,274 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 87,535 miles

inlet manifold/pre heat pipe blowing

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

right front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2013 87,345 miles

main beam tell tale not working

rear anti rollbar bushes worn

rear foot and handbrake balance

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 11 Aug 2012 87,322 miles

left inlet maniflod pre heat blowing

left rear hub leaking oil

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,837 miles

axle beam bearings slight play

left rear hub damp

rear antirollbar bushes worn

right front brake drum oval

upper ball joints slight lift

Fail 2 Aug 2011 86,837 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

axle beam bearings slight play

left rear hub damp

rear antirollbar bushes worn

right front brake drum oval

upper ball joints slight lift

Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,600 miles

front brake drums oval

left rear hub damp

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

slight blow from inlet manifold

stud missing from exhaust

Fail 12 Aug 2010 86,600 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

front brake drums oval

left rear hub damp

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

slight blow from inlet manifold

stud missing from exhaust

Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,540 miles

brake drums oval

exhaust blow at manifold

floorpans corroded

front axle beam corroded

headlamp patterns poor

left rear hub leaking

steering damper damp

steering play

sunstrip fitted to windscreen

Fail 30 Aug 2008 86,151 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust blow at inlet manifold

floor pan corrosion

left front tyre sidewall cracked

right headlamp pattern

Pass 30 Aug 2008 86,151 miles

exhaust blow at inlet manifold

floor pan corrosion

left front tyre sidewall cracked

right headlamp pattern

Pass 20 Sep 2007 85,669 miles

sun strip fitted to windscreen

fan belt slack

left front tyre sidewall cracked

slight ball joint lift

slight blow from inlet manifold

steering column play

steering damper damp

Fail 25 Jul 2007 85,666 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fan belt slack

left front tyre sidewall cracked

slight ball joint lift

slight blow from inlet manifold

steering column play

steering damper leaking

sun strip fitted to windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2006 85,193 miles

slight nsf wheel bind

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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GTX 517K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 GTX 517K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GTX 517K registered?

GTX 517K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 1972.

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