MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,873 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
underside of vehicle corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
both outer chassis rails have slight corrosion
both rear brake back plates damp
most of underside of vehicle covered in thick black undersill & showing signs of various areas of welded plates
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both outer chassis rails have slight corrosion not considered excessive
both rear brake back plates damp
most of underside of vehicle covered in thick black undersill
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front suspension arm bushes are worn and have play (not yet excessive)
gear and engine oil leaks
gear oil seepage around rear hubs
nearside front tyre worn low (3mm)
various areas of corrosion on underside, around rear frame and along sills
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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GRK 783J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 783J, 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 783J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 May 1971.
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