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ExpiredMileage
25,342 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front tyres and offside rear tyres sidewalls cracking
front wheelbearings slight hum
Nearside Headlamp aim too high twisted in fitting ? (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres and offside rear tyres sidewalls cracking
front wheelbearings slight hum
Brakes imbalanced across an axle When Driving around On first application of the brake it verse violently to the left (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Soggy at the ferrules (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Soggy at the ferrules (3.6.B.4d)
bonnet safety catch missing !!!
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
bonnet safety catch missing !!!
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
osr tyre wearing on inside edge.
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion in rear wheel arches near bumper mountings
no secondary bonnet catch fitted
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion in rear wheel arches near bumper mountings
no secondary bonnet catch fitted
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear chassis and inner wing corroded
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GWD 603K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 GWD 603K, 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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GWD 603K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 June 1972.
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