MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,182 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Stub axle cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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GKM 163L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 GKM 163L, 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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How do I check the history of GKM 163L?
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What year was GKM 163L registered?
GKM 163L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 1972.
Is GKM 163L safe to buy?
The MOT history for GKM 163L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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