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GPF 668J

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,090 mi
Last recorded63,090 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 668J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside rear seatbelt missing

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 23 Aug 2013 62,525 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Missing.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leak From Right Hand Bank, Tube Seal.

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 62,518 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil Leak From Right Hand Bank Tube Seal.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,515 miles

Drivers Door Insecure.

Nearside Rear Passenger Seat Belt Missing.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 62,512 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Drivers Door Insecure.

Nearside Rear Passenger Seat Belt Missing

Fail 15 Mar 2010 62,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,305 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 62,098 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 62,098 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,916 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 61,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 61,916 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 61,140 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 61,140 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GPF 668J is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 GPF 668J, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GPF 668J registered?

GPF 668J is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 1984.

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