MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,245 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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brake pad view not clear on test
corrosion to near side front chassis
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exstensive welding repairs carried out through out vehicle
under side of car covered with underseal
Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
under side of car covered with underseal
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/r suspension bump stop missing
spare tyre flat
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all undersealed
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GYG 438J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GYG 438J, 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 GYG 438J registered?
GYG 438J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is GYG 438J safe to buy?
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