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VOD 209J

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,642 mi
Last recorded24,642 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 209J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 24,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 23,989 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 22,984 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 22,067 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 21,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 20,854 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 20,590 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,430 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,130 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2014 19,840 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2014 19,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 19,449 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 19,449 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r lwr cover nuts loose

some steering linkage play

Fail 6 Aug 2005 42,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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VOD 209J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VOD 209J, 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 VOD 209J registered?

VOD 209J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 26 May 1971.

Is VOD 209J safe to buy?

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