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Q739NTR

1985 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,938 mi
Last recorded54,938 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ739NTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,938 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 54,938 miles

Rear reflector missing Both (1.5.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,746 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 54,171 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 54,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 53,924 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 53,907 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,552 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 53,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 52,663 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,216 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 67,216 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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Q739NTR is a 1985 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Q739NTR, 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 Q739NTR registered?

Q739NTR is a 1985 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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