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JYL 258K

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Red Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,271 mi
Last recorded80,271 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYL 258K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 May 2015 80,264 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 80,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 May 2014 80,277 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,018 miles

All tyres starting to split .

Pass 27 Sep 2008 79,998 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 8,500 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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JYL 258K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Red with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JYL 258K, 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.

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What year was JYL 258K registered?

JYL 258K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is JYL 258K safe to buy?

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