MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,191 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
offside floor pan corroded
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beatle?
Based on 1,186 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GBN 492N safe to buy?
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