CarVerify

Free Car Check

GVS 162

1958 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

White Petrol 1192cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,771 mi
Last recorded36,771 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVS 162
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1958
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 36,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,623 miles

Both rear tyres,size markings very hard to see.

Nearside mirror can't be viewed with door in place.

Offside mirror insecure.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 36,623 miles

Both rear tyres,size markings very hard to see.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror can't be viewed with door in place.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside mirror insecure.

Pass 16 May 2007 35,972 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 May 2007 35,968 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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
Full Volkswagen Beach Buggy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GVS 162 is a 1958 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GVS 162, 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 68 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GVS 162?

You can check the full history of GVS 162 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GVS 162 registered?

GVS 162 is a 1958 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 25 February 1958.

Is GVS 162 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVS 162 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GVS 162 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GVS 162. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.