MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
no wheel arches fitted
underside rusty
general underside corrosion
no wheel arches fitted to cover front wheels of vehicle
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross tube (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
All vehicle wiring in poor condition
Hazards flash very fast
All indicators have a very quick flash on/off speed
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
No wheel arches fitted to cover wheels
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Underside of vehicle (rear) very corroded
When dip beam is selected, the 'main beam' tell tale illuminates on dash
front tyres perished
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyrea very perished on outer walls
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
underside corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
strong smell of petrol under car but no leak found
front suspension low
front wheels close to suspension on lock
nearside headlamp pattern vague
oil leak on engine
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front tyres very close to suspension on lock
general surface corrosion to floors / inner sills etc
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GEH 674J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 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 GEH 674J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GEH 674J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 1971.
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