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ExpiredMileage
35,087 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
heavy surface corrosion to outer vehicle body in places (parts are holed on wheelarches but not sharp edges causing possible injury)
heavy surface corrosion to underbody in places
nearside rear hub oil seal is leaking oil
slight oil dampness around steering box area
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
heavy surface corrosion to outer vehicle body in places (parts are holed on wheelarches but not sharp edges causing possible injury)
heavy surface corrosion to underbody in places
nearside rear hub oil seal is leaking oil
slight oil dampness around steering box area
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
advanced corrosion o/s and n/s/r inner wing panels (above axle beam assy)
advcanced corrosion petrol pipes
headlamps very dip
heavy surface corrosion to all suspension componants
heavy surface corrosion to floor and chassis
oil leak fron steering box
oil leak n/s/r hub / back plate
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Corrosion to O/S/R suspension/body mounting
Corrosion to master cylinder feed pipes
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S/R backplate is damp
Steering box appears oily
Surface corrosion in general along floorpan edges
all advises same as oridginal MOT test 31/7/2007
slight judder to front brakes
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear tyres unevenly worn
near side rear brake drum backing plate damp
offside rear tyre perished heavily
slight corrosion to outer wheel arches
slight free play in both front wheel bearings
surface corrosion to under side of the vehicle
visual emissions test
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s front suspension housing corroded
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GNW 138K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 GNW 138K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GNW 138K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 February 1972.
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