MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion in o/s inner wheel arch
corrosion under bonnet around top strut mounts
front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode
front discs corroded
front wiper blades starting to smear and split
knocking noise from the back but nothing obvious found
n/s and o/s front wings corroded at mounting points
n/s and o/s rear wings have corrosion at mounting points
n/s head light beam pattern just starting to become difficult to notice the pattern
n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
previous weld repairs starting to corrode
wiring under bonnet not tidy
corrosion in o/s inner wheel arch
corrosion under bonnet around top strut mounts
front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode
front discs corroded
front wiper blades starting to smear and split
knocking noise from the back but nothing obvious found
n/s and o/s front wings corroded at mounting points
n/s and o/s rear wings have corrosion at mounting points
n/s head light beam pattern just starting to become difficult to notice the pattern
n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
previous weld repairs starting to corrode
wiring under bonnet not tidy
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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GYV 387J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GYV 387J, 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 GYV 387J registered?
GYV 387J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 1971.
Is GYV 387J safe to buy?
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