MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,300 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight damage to off side rear rim
slight movement in seat
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GYY 289L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 GYY 289L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of GYY 289L?
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What year was GYY 289L registered?
GYY 289L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 1972.
Is GYY 289L safe to buy?
The MOT history for GYY 289L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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