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ExpiredMileage
21,642 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spare wheel well both sides (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
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GYB 513K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 GYB 513K, 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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What year was GYB 513K registered?
GYB 513K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1971.
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