MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f chasis (6.1.B.2)
Direction indicators not working n/s (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake pedal low
thick underseal applied to welding repairs
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor inside vehicle (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
all four tyres cracked on sidewalls
vehicle covered with thick underseal
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n\s and o\s front suspension mounting bearings are partially seized.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n\s rear stop light has a bad Earth.
n\s rear stop light not working with just ignition on ,but works with engine running.
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rubber boot is deteriated on n\s front lower ball joint.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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GYF 109J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GYF 109J, 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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GYF 109J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 1971.
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