MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,699 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f brake disc worn
o/s/f brake disc worn
o/s/f seat missing
o/s/f seat poor condition
steering box oil leak
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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GOU 999K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 GOU 999K, 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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What year was GOU 999K registered?
GOU 999K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1972.
Is GOU 999K safe to buy?
The MOT history for GOU 999K shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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