MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
noise in o/s rear brake hub when jacked up and wheel rotated
unable to inspect inside engine bay due to boot rack fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake lever close to reaching limit of travel
rear fog light intermittent operation
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
front fuel hoses perishing
full brake service
n/s/f brake hose securing clip needs adjusting
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
front fuel hoses perishing
full brake service
n/s/f brake hose securing clip needs adjusting
slight play top steering column bush, corrosion in both front floor pans, n/s/f brake hose insecurly mounted
Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play top steering column bush, corrosion in both front floor pans, n/s/f brake hose insecurly mounted
Nearside rear engine mount bolt insicure
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear engine mount bolt insicure
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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GPT 82S is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1990 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 47,333 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 GPT 82S, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GPT 82S is a 1990 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 1990.
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