MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,018 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Side walls of tyres on all road wheels are slightly distorted
slight play in front suspension joints
slight play in wheel bearings
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
An item not tested (Manual)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear bumper insecure
slight play in front axle joints
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear bumper insecure
slight play in front axle joints
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play in front suspension arm bushes
Headlamps dim.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Headlamps dim.
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
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GLM 913J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 GLM 913J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GLM 913J registered?
GLM 913J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 1971.
Is GLM 913J safe to buy?
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