MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all underneath slightly corroded
all floor inner sills etc slightly corroded
slight play in steering idlers
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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GTT 869Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,914 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 GTT 869Y, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GTT 869Y registered?
GTT 869Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1983.
Is GTT 869Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for GTT 869Y shows 9 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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