MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,340 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arches both sides (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s floors (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in drivers door hinges
corrosion to chassis rails
nearside rear wheel slightly distorted
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in drivers door hinges
corrosion to chassis rails
nearside rear wheel slightly distorted
Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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GRK 781J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 781J, 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 781J registered?
GRK 781J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 1971.
Is GRK 781J safe to buy?
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