MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,540 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front shock absorber upper mounting bushes perrished and split.
both rear antiroll bar axle guide bushes worn.
nearside front antiroll bar to lower radius arm munting bracket loose(but is secure to arm)
nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split on gearbox.
no seat belts fitted to rear.
several areas of body/chassis corroded or previously repaired.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front shock absorber upper mounting bushes perrished and split.
both rear antiroll bar axle guide bushes worn.
nearside front antiroll bar to lower radius arm munting bracket loose(but is secure to arm)
nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split on gearbox.
no seat belts fitted to rear.
several areas of body/chassis corroded or previously repaired.
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front shock absorber top bushes deteriorated
brake pipe from master cylinder slightly corroded
n/s/r inner c.v boot split leaking oil
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GKM 478L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 478L, 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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GKM 478L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 1972.
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