MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,390 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
decelerometer tested due to tyares
exhust is noisey
slight corrosion front/rear suspension
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhust is noisey
slight corrosion front/rear suspension
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
allf ront suspension and stearing components corroded
brake pipes painted
fue cap seal perished
headlamp aim is deterited
n/s and o/s seat frame heavily corroded
o/s headlamp slightly insecure
rear suspension componets corroded
slight oil leak
slight play in n/s/f suspension arm
slight play in stearing bush
tape on rear no plate light
vehicle heavily under sealed
Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
allf ront suspension and stearing components corroded
brake pipes painted
fue cap seal perished
n/s and o/s seat frame heavily corroded
o/s headlamp slightly insecure
rear suspension componets corroded
slight oil leak
slight play in n/s/f suspension arm
slight play in stearing bush
vehicle heavily under sealed
r brakes u/bal, hb travel, play at column, brake pedal rubber missing, seats loos minor, repair to brake pa, surface corr,oil leak, ns ball joint worn, exh noisey.
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
no engine guard fitted, exhaust system noisey.
r brakes u/bal, h/b travel, column minor play, brake rubber missing, seats minor loose, brake pa repaired underside surface corrosion, oil leaks, ns bottom ball joint worn.
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GNN 343J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GNN 343J, 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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GNN 343J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 June 1971.
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