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TBN 462J

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,525 mi
Last recorded45,525 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBN 462J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Jan 2021 45,525 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2019 45,515 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2018 45,501 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal reserve travel low

signs of corrosion offside rear floor

Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,541 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,632 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,593 miles

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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TBN 462J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TBN 462J, 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 TBN 462J registered?

TBN 462J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is TBN 462J safe to buy?

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