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ExpiredMileage
37,774 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe front mountain point have been weld repaired frm inside and not visible (2.4.A.3)
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
A little fluctuation on rear brakes
Exhaust repaired with exhaust putty?
Headlight beams a little blurred
Lots of bodywork corrosion and poor looking repairs including sharp edges taped up and floor repairs that look suspicious
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Not sure how front subframe has been repaired as it is covered in a thick layer of underseal, paint, ETC
A little fluctuation on rear brakes
Exhaust repaired with exhaust putty?
Headlight beams a little blurred
Lots of bodywork corrosion and poor looking repairs including sharp edges taped up and floor repairs that look suspicious
Not sure how front subframe has been repaired as it is covered in a thick layer of underseal, paint, ETC
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Lots of bodywork corrosion and poor looking repairs including sharp edges taped and rivited fender repairs
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front pannel corroding
offside front number plate faded
offside rear diff seal leaking
vehicle corroding in places
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front pannel corroding
offside front number plate faded
offside rear diff seal leaking
vehicle corroding in places
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
as original
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in steering joints
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
underside rear of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
suspect fluid leak from o/s rear brake drum
underside rear of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion
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GRK 317J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 GRK 317J, 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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GRK 317J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 1971.
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