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GYP 208J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,381 mi
Last recorded40,381 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYP 208J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 40,381 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,436 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 40,231 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 39,798 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 39,797 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 39,350 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 38,855 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 38,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,314 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 1 Dec 2015 38,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 28 Nov 2014 37,998 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,413 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,976 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 36,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,669 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 36,658 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,192 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,865 miles

slight damage front number plate

Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,405 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering linkage n/s+o/s

Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,700 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GYP 208J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GYP 208J, 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 GYP 208J registered?

GYP 208J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 1971.

Is GYP 208J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYP 208J shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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