MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroding
underside heavily repaired and undersealed
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroding
underside heavily repaired and undersealed
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/f floor corroded
o/s chassis corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/f floor corroded
o/s chassis corroded
slight corrosion to sills
slight oil leak from engine
underside of vechile heavily undersealed
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
oil leaks from engine and gearbox
both rear chassis corroding
o/s/f headlight reflector starting to deteriorate
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GPF 880J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1989 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,131 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 GPF 880J, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GPF 880J registered?
GPF 880J is a 1989 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 1989.
Is GPF 880J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GPF 880J shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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