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GTT 869Y

1983 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,561 mi
Last recorded96,561 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Beetle49,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTT 869Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 96,561 miles

all underneath slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 96,476 miles

all floor inner sills etc slightly corroded

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 2 Jul 2010 96,443 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 96,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 96,418 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 96,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 96,398 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 96,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 96,354 miles

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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GTT 869Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GTT 869Y, 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.

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What year was GTT 869Y registered?

GTT 869Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is GTT 869Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTT 869Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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