MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,731 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
underside undersealed
front brake discs corroding
nsr tyre edge starting to split
osr tyre has uneven wear to tread
vehicle undersealed undserside
steering restricted slightly on left hand lock
vehicle has underbody corrosion and may require attention before next MOT
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GUK 550J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 GUK 550J, 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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How do I check the history of GUK 550J?
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What year was GUK 550J registered?
GUK 550J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 July 1971.
Is GUK 550J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GUK 550J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GUK 550J have outstanding finance?
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