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GML 315J

1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

12,351 mi
Last recorded12,351 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beetle46,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGML 315J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 12,351 miles

nsr shock absorber top retaining bolt fouling body work

Fail 3 Sep 2026 12,351 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nsr shock absorber top retaining bolt fouling body work

Pass 27 Aug 2025 12,178 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 12,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2024 11,742 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 11,679 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 11,476 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 10,896 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 10,894 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 10,524 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 10,196 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 9,882 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 9,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 9,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and high (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 8,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 7,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,009 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 70,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 May 2012 6,131 miles

near side rear brake backplate oily

Fail 17 May 2012 6,131 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

near side rear brake backplate oily

Pass 28 Aug 2010 6,024 miles

NO rear seats fitted at time of test.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 6,020 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

NO rear seats fitted at time of test.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 6,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side front floor pan corroded but looks to have been repaired from inside.

near side front wheel bearing play on the limit.

near side rear shock has a dent in it (still works ok).

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

off side rear floor area at axle mountin poor condition (has been repaired from inside).

rear bonet/boot door does not latch doow securly.

steering column lower bush worn/has play in it.

Fail 8 May 2010 5,925 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

battery connections are loose

front number plate is bent

front steering/suspension balljoint rubber covers are split

fuel cap seal is cracking

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 24 Dec 2008 5,425 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 5,410 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 5,293 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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GML 315J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GML 315J, 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 GML 315J registered?

GML 315J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 July 1971.

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