MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,890 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak engine ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Temporary fuel cap fitted
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GRK 743J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 743J, 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 743J registered?
GRK 743J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1971.
Is GRK 743J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GRK 743J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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