MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,605 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
oil leak
slight play in steering system
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
oil leak
slight play in steering system
Oil leak
slight play in the steering box
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
slight play in the steering box
offside rear flexible brake hose slightly loose in bracket
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside 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 (1.1.5c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
vehicle almost sitting on rear bump stops.
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
fuel hose from petrol pump perrished
steering damper leaking slightly
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
petrol hose from pump perrished
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GYY 23L is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GYY 23L, 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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GYY 23L is a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 December 1983.
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