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RXJ 541J

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

270 mi
Last recorded270 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXJ 541J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 270 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 261 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 260 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 139 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 137 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front indiacators inadequate

rear engine moving and hot/sharp parts exposed and projecting

Pass 16 May 2009 76 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 74 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

no. plate light dim.......front indiacators inadequate intensity........wheels protruding past bodywork........engine and exhaust not covered.

Pass 22 May 2008

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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RXJ 541J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXJ 541J, 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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RXJ 541J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 8 June 1971.

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