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Q420VOJ

1996 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

3,891 mi
Last recorded3,891 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ420VOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 3,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 3,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 1,328 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside hand brake cable outer casing poor condition

note - no windscreen fitted at time of test, washers/wipers not tested

slight free play/wear in nearside front lower suspension arm to axle beam

Fail 5 Mar 2013 1,322 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside hand brake cable outer casing poor condition

note - no windscreen fitted at time of test, washers/wipers not tested

slight free play/wear in nearside front lower suspension arm to axle beam

Fail 13 Feb 2013 1,315 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

corrosion in floor pan generally

dampness at both rear back plates

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside hand brake cable outer casing poor condition

no windscreen fitted at time of test, washers & wipers not tested

Pass 2 Apr 2010 25,775 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front tyre perished.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 25,736 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front tyre perished.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,263 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,964 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 24,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,287 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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Q420VOJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Q420VOJ, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q420VOJ is a 1996 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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