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GVB 866J

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

8,452 mi
Last recorded8,452 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVB 866J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 8,452 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 8,356 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 8,347 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 8,113 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 8,108 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 7,891 miles

Nearside Front Kingpin slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Trailing arm cover bolt missing

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 7,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 7,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber weak

Fail 19 Jun 2020 7,207 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam Excessive lift (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber weak

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

Offside Front Slight play in lower trunion

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 6,863 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 6,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 6,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 4,944 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 4,514 miles

Offside Front slight play in lower king pin

Pass 23 Apr 2015 4,062 miles

visual emmision check

Pass 10 May 2014 3,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 2,946 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 2,323 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 894 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 99,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 98,583 miles

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

clutch cable frayed

master cylinder low pressure pipes have no clips present

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall has localised perishing

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension joint

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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GVB 866J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GVB 866J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVB 866J registered?

GVB 866J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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