MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,740 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe to body (6.1.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe to body (6.1.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
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GMY 425J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 GMY 425J, 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 GMY 425J registered?
GMY 425J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 1971.
Is GMY 425J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GMY 425J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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