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XKJ 870J

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,972 mi
Last recorded1,972 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKJ 870J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 1,972 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 1,851 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 1,843 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 1,572 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 1,515 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 1,358 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 1,142 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 641 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 401 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 3 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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XKJ 870J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XKJ 870J, 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 XKJ 870J registered?

XKJ 870J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 3 February 1971.

Is XKJ 870J safe to buy?

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