MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,886 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion evident in many non testable areas of vehicle
vehicle has several welded "patch"type repairs to underframe
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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Oil leak
bottom of n/s a post corroded
inner wheel arch inner panel corroded
several welded repairs to whole underframe
welded repairs to underframe
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
welded repairs to underframe
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GTU 225K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 GTU 225K, 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 GTU 225K registered?
GTU 225K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is GTU 225K safe to buy?
The MOT history for GTU 225K shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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