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GGY 527V

1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,967 mi
Last recorded71,967 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle41,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGY 527V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,967 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,610 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 70,897 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 70,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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GGY 527V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 GGY 527V, 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 47 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 GGY 527V?

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What year was GGY 527V registered?

GGY 527V is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 1979.

Is GGY 527V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGY 527V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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