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nsr shock absorber top retaining bolt fouling body work
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
nsr shock absorber top retaining bolt fouling body work
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
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))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
near side rear brake backplate oily
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
NO rear seats fitted at time of test.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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)
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.
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
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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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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GML 315J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 July 1971.
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