MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,467 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside and nearside rear floors repaired all appear ok
some corrosion to rear suspension
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED
SLIGHT CORROSION ON NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR
SLIGHT INBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES
SLIGHT WEEP OF OIL FROM STEERING BOX
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
SLIGHT CORROSION ON NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR
SLIGHT INBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES
SLIGHT WEEP OF OIL FROM STEERING BOX
NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE
SLIGHT LIFT OFFSIDE LOWER BALLJOINT SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING
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GCG 426K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 GCG 426K, 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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What year was GCG 426K registered?
GCG 426K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 1972.
Is GCG 426K safe to buy?
The MOT history for GCG 426K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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