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YHA 664J

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,537 mi
Last recorded3,537 miles
Recorded on30 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHA 664J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2016 3,537 miles

Front rear drums back plates damp

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front tyre cracked & perished

Offside Front front headlamp sercurity poor

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

rear view mirror security

Pass 22 May 2015 3,537 miles

Rear view mirror security

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake drums backplate damp

Rear number plate damaged

Axle beam rusty/repaired

Front and Rear suspension rusty

Front inner tyre sidewalls cracked

Front seats tip forward

Fuel tank repaired

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 3,537 miles

clutch binding

rear hubs slight leak

Fail 23 May 2014 3,537 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch binding

rear hubs slight leak

Pass 29 May 2013 3,537 miles

fuel tank repair

left/right rear hubs damp

Pass 13 Jan 2010 3,094 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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YHA 664J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YHA 664J, 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 YHA 664J registered?

YHA 664J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 8 January 1971.

Is YHA 664J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHA 664J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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