MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,611 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both lower (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both nearside and offside running board brackets sticking out
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both nearside and offside running board brackets sticking out
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GFW 870K is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1992 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 50,962 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 GFW 870K, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GFW 870K registered?
GFW 870K is a 1992 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 March 1992.
Is GFW 870K safe to buy?
The MOT history for GFW 870K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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