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612 XUH

1984 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,775 mi
Last recorded58,775 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration612 XUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,775 miles

chassis plate not fitted

slight wear in offside front upper suspension bush

Fail 2 Jul 2014 58,775 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

chassis plate not fitted

rear roll bar insecure at offside top mounting

slight wear in offside front upper suspension bush

Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,620 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

underside deteriated

Fail 30 Nov 2012 58,620 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

grease all suspension and steering points

underside deteriated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 88,331 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 88,331 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 87,898 miles

rear tube on offside rear repair covered in underseal

Fail 7 May 2010 87,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear tube on offside rear repair covered in underseal

Fail 2 Nov 2007 87,514 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside rear inner driveshaft gaters split

offside track rod end gater split

Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,514 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside rear inner driveshaft gaters split

offside track rod end gater split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beach Buggy?

Based on 2,577 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
230
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
299
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Headlamp aim too low 64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
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612 XUH is a 1984 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beach Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 612 XUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beach Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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612 XUH is a 1984 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 6 August 1984.

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