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GRK 670J

1981 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,199 mi
Last recorded46,199 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Beetle45,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRK 670J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exstensive welding repairs to floor pans and bulk heads

Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,990 miles

exstensive repairs to fioor pans sills and bulkhead

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,324 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 43,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

exstensive repairs visable toall floor pans sills and bulk head

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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GRK 670J is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 45,021 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 GRK 670J, 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 45 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 GRK 670J?

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What year was GRK 670J registered?

GRK 670J is a 1981 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 1981.

Is GRK 670J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRK 670J 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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