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GWF 939L

1973 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,561 mi
Last recorded67,561 miles
Recorded on30 May 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beetle46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWF 939L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2016 67,561 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight oil leak

tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 May 2015 65,369 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,165 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 64,913 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 64,319 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 63,582 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 63,582 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 63,545 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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GWF 939L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GWF 939L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GWF 939L?

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What year was GWF 939L registered?

GWF 939L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is GWF 939L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWF 939L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GWF 939L have outstanding finance?

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