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69 GMO

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,635 mi
Last recorded82,635 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration69 GMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 82,635 miles

Fuel system component leaking carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 81,778 miles

Front headlight wiring untidy

Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,106 miles

headlamp masker kits fitted

security of wiring at front

Pass 12 May 2016 79,873 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,747 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 13,228 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 12,402 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 12,402 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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69 GMO is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 22,946 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 Beach Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 69 GMO, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 69 GMO registered?

69 GMO is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is 69 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 69 GMO 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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