MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
engine oil leak
slight play in steering
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
off side rear brake efficiency low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
n/s rear floor corroded and holed
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
off side rear body/sill end near chassis corroded
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GYF 721J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 GYF 721J, 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 GYF 721J registered?
GYF 721J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 1971.
Is GYF 721J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GYF 721J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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