MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides lightly Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight movement in handbrake lever mounting
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside fuel pipe perished reqiure replacement
play to nearside front lower ball joint and trailing arms
play to offside front wheel bearing and trailing arm bushes
slight judder to rear brakes
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside fuel pipe perished reqiure replacement
play to nearside front lower ball joint and trailing arms
play to offside front wheel bearing and trailing arm bushes
slight judder to rear brakes
Nail in rear tyre
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beach Buggy?
Based on 2,577 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PVW 286K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 PVW 286K, 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 PVW 286K registered?
PVW 286K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 2 November 1971.
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