MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,449 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Bracket snapped off rear axle. (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing Track rod end nut. nut through locking devise.(nylon nut) (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Brake hose snapped off rear axle. (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Repair to front axle mounts require treating.
rear shock abosbers require attention close to axle bolts.
Front Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
different size tyres front to rear
electrical wiring at fuse box req attention [fire risk]
left hand drive
no seat belts fitted
oil leak from steering box
screen washers poor
wiper linkage worn
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
different size tyres front to rear
oil leak from steering box
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GVU 117D is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 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 GVU 117D, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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GVU 117D is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2006.
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