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Q345DRS

1985 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,643 mi
Last recorded8,643 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ345DRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 8,643 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 8,643 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 8,592 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,407 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 8,199 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 7,946 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 7,674 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 7,674 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,541 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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Q345DRS is a 1985 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Q345DRS, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q345DRS registered?

Q345DRS is a 1985 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 29 August 1985.

Is Q345DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q345DRS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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