MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,541 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
floor corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front hub has slight lift on pin
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front hub has slight lift on pin
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
n/s/r wheel has slight bind
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GRT 54C is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2008 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 62,720 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 GRT 54C, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was GRT 54C registered?
GRT 54C is a 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2008.
Is GRT 54C safe to buy?
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