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WJB 496H

1969 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,128 mi
Last recorded33,128 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen Beach Buggy32,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJB 496H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,128 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,117 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,019 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 33,019 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,019 miles

body sill covers fitted

no rear seats fitted

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

rear back plate damp

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,889 miles

Windscreen cracked (O/S Lower)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 32,552 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rattling from o/s/r wheel.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,973 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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WJB 496H is a 1969 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 32,248 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 WJB 496H, 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 57 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 WJB 496H registered?

WJB 496H is a 1969 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 24 November 1969.

Is WJB 496H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJB 496H shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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