MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Slow in operation. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount rubber deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount rubber deteriorated. (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres, starting too deteriorate at sidewalls.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres, starting too deteriorate at sidewalls.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both sills have slight corrosion
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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GRK 430J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 430J, 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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What year was GRK 430J registered?
GRK 430J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 1971.
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