MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front seat bases have slight play
Both front tyres cracking / perrished but not showing cords
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.4.G.2)
Both front seat runners worn
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe slightly corroded under vehicle
Home made indictor switch fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front tyre inner sidewall to tread perrished but not to cords
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has slight oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front seat runners worn
home made switch fitted to work indicators
horn some times sounds when knocking steering on full lock
offside rear chassis to body bolt loose
general corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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GVB 358J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 GVB 358J, 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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GVB 358J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 1971.
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