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GBN 492N

1974 Volkswagen Beatle

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,191 mi
Last recorded45,191 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Beatle52,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBN 492N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeatle
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 45,191 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,189 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 43,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2016 43,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 43,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 43,576 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,101 miles

offside floor pan corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2013 40,835 miles

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

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

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

offside floor pan corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,009 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 36,970 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,443 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,312 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 26,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 19,680 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 18,593 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?

Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
564
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Stop lamp not working 58
position lamp(s) not working 49
Horn not working 42
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GBN 492N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beatle in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Beatle models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 52,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beatle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBN 492N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beatle typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this Volkswagen Beatle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GBN 492N is a 1974 Volkswagen Beatle, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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