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MSJ 750

1962 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96 mi
Last recorded96 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1962 Volkswagen Beach Buggy37,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSJ 750
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1962
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 96 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 24,968 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 24,842 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 24,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering box damp

Fail 2 Sep 2021 24,509 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering box damp

Pass 28 Jun 2019 24,132 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 24,132 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 23,484 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,678 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,678 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 23,678 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 5 Aug 2008 23,678 miles

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

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

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,678 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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MSJ 750 is a 1962 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1962 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 37,006 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 MSJ 750, 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 64 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 MSJ 750 registered?

MSJ 750 is a 1962 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is MSJ 750 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSJ 750 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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