MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,935 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
alot of corrosion on underside of vehicle
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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GIL 8512 is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 GIL 8512, 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 GIL 8512 registered?
GIL 8512 is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 1973.
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