MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
exhaust nearside heat exchanger casing corroded
offside rear inner wing corroded adjacent to bumper bracket mounting
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fibre glass bumper/spoiler damaged & has sharp edges (6.1.C.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing excessively corroded within 30cms of front suspension strut mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis/floor & wheel arch areas excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension attachment (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal anti-slip rubber cover wearing on edge
exhaust nearside heat exchanger casing corroded
offside rear inner wing corroded adjacent to bumper mounting
both front tyre tread depths wearing low on inner edges
brake pedal anti slip rubber cover worn on edge
exhaust nearside heat exchanger casing corroded
offside rear body/floor corner corroded around heater duct
offside rear inner wing corroded adjacent to bumper mounting
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing excessively corroded within 30cms of front suspension strut mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side/indicator lamp interaction (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyre tread depths wearing low on inner edges
brake pedal anti slip rubber cover worn on edge
exhaust nearside heat exchanger casing corroded
offside rear body/floor corner corroded around heater duct
offside rear inner wing corroded adjacent to bumper mounting
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to test wipers due to lack of fluid
corrosion to both front top suspension mounts
offside front brake pipe has corrosion
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion to both front top suspension mounts
offside front brake pipe has corrosion
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nos plate light dim
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering wheel weakened by modification (2.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside heat exchanger outer casing corroded.
Some corrosion of nearside sill lower section.
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
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GKR 542N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.8%.
Across all 1975 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 47,670 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 GKR 542N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GKR 542N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1975.
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