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XCG 967J

1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Gold Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,882 mi
Last recorded30,882 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy26,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCG 967J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 30,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 30,327 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 29,342 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 28,520 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 26,868 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 26,464 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 25,973 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 25,929 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 25,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 24,641 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 24,486 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 23,843 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,834 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,756 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 23,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,661 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,382 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 23,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XCG 967J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 26,942 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 XCG 967J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XCG 967J registered?

XCG 967J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 15 September 1970.

Is XCG 967J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCG 967J shows 18 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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