MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,800 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
body and chassis heavily welded and undersealed
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)
under car heavily undersealed,making inspection difficult
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
clutch slipping
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GBW 773L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 GBW 773L, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GBW 773L?
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What year was GBW 773L registered?
GBW 773L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 1972.
Is GBW 773L safe to buy?
The MOT history for GBW 773L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GBW 773L have outstanding finance?
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