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GYH 634J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,552 mi
Last recorded53,552 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYH 634J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 53,552 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,051 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,481 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 52,481 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,145 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,474 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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GYH 634J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GYH 634J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GYH 634J?

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What year was GYH 634J registered?

GYH 634J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is GYH 634J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYH 634J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GYH 634J have outstanding finance?

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