MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes showing corrosion where not undersealed (3.6.B.2c)
battery secured with cable ties
corrosion noted behind rear axle beam, some evidence of fibreglass.
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/heater channel (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes showing corrosion where not undersealed (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion noted behind rear axle beam, some evidence of fibreglass.
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Various parts of the body have been difficult to check due to underseal.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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 Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)
all brake pipes covered
Both rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front inner sill has corrosion
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Slight corrosion to underbody
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
off side front bumper support corroded
rough weld repairs on both rear floor but appears to be secure
under body starting to corrode behind sealer
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside 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)
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GMH 249N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 GMH 249N, 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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GMH 249N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1975.
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