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PVW 286K

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,945 mi
Last recorded81,945 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVW 286K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 81,945 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,141 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,096 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 78,096 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,018 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 78,003 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,797 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 77,792 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,701 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 77,696 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,204 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2007 76,217 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 75,024 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 74,039 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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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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PVW 286K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 2 November 1971.

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