MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,381 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front bumper insecure
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear bumper insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight damage to front number plate
slight damage front number plate
front number plate cracked
slight play in steering linkage n/s+o/s
Nail in offside rear tyre
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GYP 208J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 GYP 208J, 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 GYP 208J registered?
GYP 208J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 1971.
Is GYP 208J safe to buy?
The MOT history for GYP 208J shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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