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GYY 693L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,201 mi
Last recorded66,201 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 693L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,276cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,201 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,016 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,854 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 6 Jul 2010 65,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,567 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 64,488 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 64,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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GYY 693L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 GYY 693L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYY 693L registered?

GYY 693L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is GYY 693L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYY 693L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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