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98,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
slight binding nearside rear brake
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
slight bearing noise from nearside front wheel
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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GDD 754L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 GDD 754L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GDD 754L registered?
GDD 754L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 March 1973.
Is GDD 754L safe to buy?
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