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ExpiredMileage
48,596 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open (8.4.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill x4 (6.1.B.2)
N/s/f wheel bearing slight play
O/s/f tyre close to legal limit
O/s/f tyre cracking
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill multiple holes (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front tyre is cracking in the tread
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
main beam warning light not working
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
gears linkage poor
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
gears poor
n/s/f brake bind
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside front seat loose
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside front seat loose
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise offside and nearside rear upper inner panel areas are corroded but not within prescribed areas
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise offside and nearside rear upper inner panel areas are corroded but not within prescribed areas
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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GUW 634J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 GUW 634J, 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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GUW 634J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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