CarVerify

Free Car Check

NTW 65J

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Orange Petrol 1200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

26,967 mi
Last recorded26,967 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Above 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

RegistrationNTW 65J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 26,967 miles

slight play nearside and offside front trunion bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,407 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,592 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 25,547 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 25,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,390 miles

Battery under seat unable to check, possibly insecure

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 25,390 miles

Battery under seat unable to check, possibly insecure

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 25,037 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,693 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 24,688 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 21,532 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 21,524 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 90,034 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 90,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NTW 65J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NTW 65J, 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 NTW 65J?

You can check the full history of NTW 65J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NTW 65J registered?

NTW 65J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 7 June 1971.

Is NTW 65J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTW 65J shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NTW 65J 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 NTW 65J. 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.