MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both sides (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and heater channel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and heater channel (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and heater channels (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)
brakes not tested due to brake fluid leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both rear quarter panals corroded by rear bumper supports
handbrake travel slightly long
off side axle gaiter leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrossion both rear inner wings bumper iron moun ting area
off side hear channel repaired
off side indicator switch position operation difficult
slight play top colume mount
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
heavy corrosion offside centre outer sill member
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GRX 499N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1975 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 47,670 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 GRX 499N, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GRX 499N registered?
GRX 499N is a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 February 1975.
Is GRX 499N safe to buy?
The MOT history for GRX 499N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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