MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,955 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear driveshaft seals/boot perished and leaking
No rear seat belts fitted at time of test
both driveshaft outer seals leaking in hub assembly but not effecting brake performance
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Front Upper Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked (2.4.E.3)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Front Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GRK 758J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 758J, 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 758J registered?
GRK 758J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1971.
Is GRK 758J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GRK 758J shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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