MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,267 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
O/S front tyre pressure slightly low.
Under vehicle heavily repaired.
Both steering arms to hubs slightly damaged.
O/S front brake slightly binding.
Very heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.
Both steering arms to hubs slightly bent.
O/S front brake slightly binding.
Under vehicle heavily repaired.
Under vehicle heavily under sealed.
Very heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
both rear tyres lots of tiny cracks
under body heavy surface rust
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
both rear tyres lots of tiny cracks
under body heavy surface rust
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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GYO 331J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 GYO 331J, 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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GYO 331J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 1971.
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