MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Ball joint boots dry and starting to perish (all)
Light surface rust but no rot to underneath of vehicle
Too low to go into brake rollers
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
different size rear wheels/tyres fitted
nearside front wheel further forward than offside
offside rear inner wheelarch corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control insecure (2.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
nearside front wheel further forward than offside
offside rear inner wheelarch corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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GUG 128K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 GUG 128K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GUG 128K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 April 1972.
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