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GUC 364J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

43,612 mi
Last recorded43,612 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUC 364J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 43,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general vehicle corrosion, rust

Fail 23 Mar 2021 43,611 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both 'Front' inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective no seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both 'FRONT' (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch 'marked with yellow' (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch 'marked with yellow' (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general vehicle corrosion, rust

Pass 4 Jul 2019 43,575 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,061 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 43,059 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing trackrod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 43,056 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower, painted white (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired Painted white (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Excessive corrosion underneath all over

Pass 25 Mar 2017 43,025 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,691 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,600 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 15 Aug 2013 42,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Both front brake discs badly corroded

Both rear seat belts slow to retract

Fuel pipes badly corroded at front

Full beam indecator lamp not working

PLEASE NOTE, THIS VEHICLE IS IN SUCH POOR CONDITION THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE ROAD. WOULD ADVISE LOW LOADER TO REMOVE FROM SITE.

Some brake bind off side rear wheel

Some play in steering damper bush

horn weak

All four tyres badly perished and cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,476 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 42,468 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under body corrsion old repairs and heavey underseal

Fail 13 Sep 2006 42,461 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GUC 364J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GUC 364J, 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 GUC 364J registered?

GUC 364J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 1971.

Is GUC 364J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUC 364J shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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