MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Head lamps work but are not quite wirred Right ????? No indicator warnning
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
I need to be happy that the floor pan has addiquate welding ????? ( Spot welded )
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Lower Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
I need to be happy that the floor pan has addiquate welding ????? ( Spot welded )
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1200 Beetle?
Based on 447 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GGO 687J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,572 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 1200 Beetle fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GGO 687J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen 1200 Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1200 Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GGO 687J registered?
GGO 687J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1200 Beetle, first registered on 14 July 1971.
Is GGO 687J safe to buy?
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