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GYB 513K

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

21,642 mi
Last recorded21,642 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYB 513K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 21,642 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 21,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 21,239 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 21,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 20,565 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 20,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 20,415 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 19,982 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 19,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2016

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2016 19,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spare wheel well both sides (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 19,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 19,085 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 17,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 17,870 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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GYB 513K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GYB 513K, 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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GYB 513K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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