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UXC 478J

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,323 mi
Last recorded17,323 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXC 478J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Wheel alignment needs setting

both handbrake cables outer casings deteriorated

front indicators positioned so that whilst visible from in front would be hard to see from high up - so I suggest moving them to a higher position

Fail 5 Jul 2007 17,323 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both handbrake cables outer casing deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2007 15,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 13,876 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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UXC 478J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UXC 478J, 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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UXC 478J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 11 June 1971.

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