MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Front some play in track rod end
Offside steering arm some play in inner ball joint
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Q43GBG registered?
Q43GBG is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is Q43GBG safe to buy?
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