CarVerify

Free Car Check

HMF 921K

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Green Petrol 1500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,180 mi
Last recorded23,180 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationHMF 921K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,180 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 22,946 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,711 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 22,237 miles

slight noise in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 21,389 miles

NO GREESE NIPPLES FITTED TO FRONT AXLE

PLAY IN N/S/F UPPER INNER TORSION BEARING (DUE TO THE ABOVE)

PLAY IN O/S/F OUTER WHEEL BEARING

o/s wiper arm fouling body

speedo cable fouling n/s steering arm and n/s/f brake pipe

ADVISE CHECKING THAT REAR WHEEL NUTS HAVE CORRECT TAPER TO SUIT REAR WHEELS

Fail 4 Jun 2011 21,387 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

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

NO GREESE NIPPLES FITTED TO FRONT AXLE

PLAY IN N/S/F UPPER INNER TORSION BEARING (DUE TO THE ABOVE)

PLAY IN O/S/F OUTER WHEEL BEARING

o/s wiper arm fouling body

speedo cable fouling n/s steering arm and n/s/f brake pipe

ADVISE CHECKING THAT REAR WHEEL NUTS HAVE CORRECT TAPER TO SUIT REAR WHEELS

Fail 30 Apr 2011 21,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

ADVISE DAMAGE TO FUEL FILTER DUE TO FOULING

ADVISE NO LOCK TABS FITTED TO STERING BOX RETAINERS

GEARBOX EARTH WIRE SHEERED

NO GREESE NIPPLES FITTED TO FRONT AXLE (WILL RUIN TORSION BEARINGS)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

advise fan housing bungs added

advise use of vw brake flexi hose retainers as r-clips cause flexis to 'chatter'

both rear tyre treads perrishing

ignition start switch on last legs

o/s/r park and service brake readings poor (suspect damp shoes)

poor spring tension on n/s wiper arm

steering coupling perrished

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,088 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,022 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 21,020 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

gearbox mounting bolts missing

Pass 3 May 2007 20,279 miles

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

HMF 921K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HMF 921K, 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

How do I check the history of HMF 921K?

You can check the full history of HMF 921K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HMF 921K registered?

HMF 921K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 25 August 1971.

Is HMF 921K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMF 921K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HMF 921K 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 HMF 921K. 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.