MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,323 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beach Buggy?
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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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