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BDX 390B

1975 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,438 mi
Last recorded170,438 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDX 390B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 170,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 17,041 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,345 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 15,999 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,243 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 14,767 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 14,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 11 Jul 2009 13,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,006 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 12,973 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,863 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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BDX 390B is a 1975 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BDX 390B, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BDX 390B is a 1975 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 13 May 1975.

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