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JEH 992K

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Gold Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,149 mi
Last recorded21,149 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEH 992K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 21,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 21,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 21,045 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 21,014 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 20,527 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 20,240 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,186 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,055 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 20,055 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

fuel vent short, potential for leaking.

Pass 12 May 2012 200,353 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 200,353 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 92,361 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
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JEH 992K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Gold with a 1,200cc 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 JEH 992K, 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 JEH 992K registered?

JEH 992K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 6 August 1971.

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