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OSJ 106

1998 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,550 mi
Last recorded18,550 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSJ 106
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 18,550 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 18,549 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 18,473 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,437 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 18,367 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,158 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,047 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 17,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 May 2010 17,774 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,064 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006

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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OSJ 106 is a 1998 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OSJ 106, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OSJ 106 registered?

OSJ 106 is a 1998 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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