MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,644 miAbove average mileage for this year
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near side front shock absorber top bush starting to split
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nsf osr and nsr tyres perished and cracked
underside corroded
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nsf osr and nsr tyres perished and cracked
underside corroded
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Slight oil leakage from o/s/r hub[differential oil].
Underside of vehicle showing general corrosion.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Slight oil leakage from o/s/r hub[differential oil].
Underside of vehicle showing general corrosion.
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GJH 718L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 GJH 718L, 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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GJH 718L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.
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