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GYP 188J

1971 Volkswagen Buggy

Purple Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,496 mi
Last recorded14,496 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Buggy27,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYP 188J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 14,496 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 14,219 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 14,172 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 14,172 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 13,486 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 13,479 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 13,437 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 13,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 13,325 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 13,325 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 12,176 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 12,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Buggy?

Based on 2,410 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
position lamp(s) not working 46
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GYP 188J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYP 188J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GYP 188J registered?

GYP 188J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 11 May 1971.

Is GYP 188J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYP 188J shows 12 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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