MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not unwinding (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt loose (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure mounting bolt loose (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure mounting bolt loose and spacers incorrectly fitted (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front door pillar corroded at lower hinge
Quite a lot of oil around engine
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Slight wear in both front upper suspension arms
underside vehicle cover with thick underseal inc steel brake pipes
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
underside vehicle cover with thick underseal inc steel brake pipes
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS
underside vehicle cover with thick underseal inc steel brake pipes
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to under body
front suspension top tube offside outer bush has slight play
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front suspension top tube offside outer bush has slight play
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front tyres wearing on edges.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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GBL 859K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 GBL 859K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GBL 859K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 1972.
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