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GYY 379L

1987 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,672 mi
Last recorded13,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Beetle46,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 379L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 13,672 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 13,672 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

deterioration to some ball joint gaiters

deterioration to some brake pipes

heavily coated with underbody sealent

minor cracks in tyres

slight play in rear wheel bearings

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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GYY 379L is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 46,595 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 GYY 379L, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GYY 379L registered?

GYY 379L is a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is GYY 379L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYY 379L 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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