MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
general nuder body corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor to heater channel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to heater channel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to heater channel (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
general nuder body corrosion
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)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Excessive oil leaks
N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
Some play in steering components ball joints
Some wetness around O/S/R brake drum
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear 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)
Excessive oil leaks
N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
Some play in steering components ball joints
Some wetness around O/S/R brake drum
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GLM 917J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 917J, 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 917J registered?
GLM 917J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 July 1971.
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