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GVO 357J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,084 mi
Last recorded1,084 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 357J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 1,084 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 955 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 809 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 713 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 713 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2009 643 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 474 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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GVO 357J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GVO 357J, 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 GVO 357J registered?

GVO 357J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 June 1971.

Is GVO 357J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 357J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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