MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
signs of corrosion underside of body
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
signs of corrosion underside of body
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam dim and no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam dim and no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area and close to suspension top mounting (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end near rear suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Pipe leaking (porous) (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated pumped up (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced running boards corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced running boards corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working Pumped up spare and connected connection to water bottle (3.5 (a))
no fog lamp or reverse lamp fitted.before date
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering column flexible coupling damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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GPW 187T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 GPW 187T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GPW 187T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 1979.
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