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GJX 283Y

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Purple Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,172 mi
Last recorded21,172 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJX 283Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,172 miles

Previous advisories still apply.

Fail 15 Jun 2007 21,166 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

56% imbalance on rear brakes.

Front lower shock absorber bushes perishing. N/side centre undersill and n/side rear inner chassis rail getting weak.

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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GJX 283Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJX 283Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJX 283Y registered?

GJX 283Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is GJX 283Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJX 283Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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