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Q901FRU

1985 Volkswagen Buggy

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

16,371 mi
Last recorded16,371 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ901FRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 16,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 15,871 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 15,524 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 15,521 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 55,256 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 55,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Hub split pins missing

Pass 7 Jun 2018 662 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play on border (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 662 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play on border (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 462 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 258 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 May 2015 237 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 237 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 16 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 16 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Buggy?

Based on 2,410 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
position lamp(s) not working 46
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Q901FRU is a 1985 Volkswagen Buggy in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q901FRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q901FRU registered?

Q901FRU is a 1985 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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