MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,162 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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all suspension gators splitting/deteriorated/poor condition (border line pass)
corrosion underside
front and rear brake hoses deteriorated/corroded/poor condition
harsh corrosion to fire wall (border line pass)
harsh corrosion to front and rear chassis
offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded
offside front tyre deteriorated/perished misshapen (border line pass)
oil leaks
slight play in steering rack joints
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too high (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside front (8.2.2)
all suspension gators splitting/deteriorated/poor condition (border line pass)
corrosion underside
front and rear brake hoses deteriorated/corroded/poor condition
harsh corrosion to fire wall (border line pass)
harsh corrosion to front and rear chassis
offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded
offside front tyre deteriorated/perished misshapen (border line pass)
oil leaks
slight play in steering rack joints
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s centre, front and o/s floor badly corroded
wiper arm linkage worn
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s centre, front and o/s front floor badly corroded
wiper arms linkage worn
o/s/exhaust tail pipe missing
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
o/s/exhaust tail pipe missing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s beam image poor
n/s/hand brake lazy
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
brake pedal touching thottle pedal when brakeing
inner sills slightly corroding
suspension bushes perished but no excessive movement
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
inner sills slightly corroding
suspension bushes perished but no excessive movement
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front inner wheel arch corrored and hold but not considered structual.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
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GLW 939J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 GLW 939J, 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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GLW 939J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 1971.
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