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GPD 912J

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,660 mi
Last recorded47,660 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPD 912J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 47,660 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 47,435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 46,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 46,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 44,340 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,421 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,036 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 41,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,792 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,622 miles

steering colum has loose wire but not unsafe

Pass 2 May 2012 41,294 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 41,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear shock absorbers are not locked threads are not sufficiently through nylock

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

the nylock nuts used to secure the lower mounts for both rear shock absorbers are not on far enough to "lock" but they are fitted using locktight,

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,410 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight leak from steering box

Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,759 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 36,723 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 36,723 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake pedal has long travel

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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GPD 912J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GPD 912J, 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 GPD 912J registered?

GPD 912J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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