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Q43GBG

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,844 mi
Last recorded62,844 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ43GBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 62,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 62,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wire chaffing on wheels both sides at front

Pass 19 Apr 2022 62,602 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 62,531 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 62,493 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 62,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,724 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 60,695 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 60,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,560 miles

Nearside Front some play in track rod end

Offside steering arm some play in inner ball joint

Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,457 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,204 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 80,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front indicators wires rubbing on wheels

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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Q43GBG is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Q43GBG, 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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Q43GBG is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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