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JWT 131C

1980 Volkswagen Buggy

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,666 mi
Last recorded2,666 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWT 131C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 2,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 2,658 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 2,654 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 2,637 miles

engine has a light staining of oil

front wheel bearings have slight play

slight play in steering box

Pass 27 Aug 2013 2,630 miles

Engine has light staining of oil

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

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

Slight play in steering box

Fail 23 Aug 2013 2,629 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine has light staining of oil

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

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Aug 2012 2,591 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 2,538 miles

Nearside track rod end dust cover split.

Slight freeplay detected at steering wheel.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 2,456 miles

slight play in steering box on full lock.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 2,456 miles

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

slight play in steering box on full lock.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 2,449 miles

slight play in n/s/f track rod end and upper ball joint

Fail 19 Aug 2009 2,449 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in n/s/f track rod end and upper ball joint

Pass 28 Aug 2008 2,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 2,438 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 2,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play between nearside track rod and rod end.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

clutch cable fraying at clutch release arm.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 2,431 miles

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

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

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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JWT 131C is a 1980 Volkswagen Buggy in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JWT 131C, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JWT 131C registered?

JWT 131C is a 1980 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 10 December 1980.

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