MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,662 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s heater cable broken
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
both front h/light reflectors deteriorating
front no plate deteriorated
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front no plate damaged
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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GMF 795J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,585cc 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 GMF 795J, 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 GMF 795J registered?
GMF 795J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is GMF 795J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GMF 795J shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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