MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,423 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
REAR FOG LAMP FITTED TO THIS VEHICLE IS NOT MANDATORY BEFORE 1980 BUT IF FITTED MUST BE ON THE OFFSIDE REAR OR CENTRE FOR UK
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GYY 653L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle in Gold with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 653L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GYY 653L registered?
GYY 653L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1973.
Is GYY 653L safe to buy?
The MOT history for GYY 653L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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