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YOR 950J

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,680 mi
Last recorded3,680 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOR 950J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 3,680 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 3,664 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 3,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 3,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 3,302 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 3,254 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 3,025 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 2,998 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 2,721 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 1,264 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 4 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 40,529 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Boot lid doesnt lach shut

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Drivers seat surcure but has alot front to back movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 40,320 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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YOR 950J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YOR 950J, 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 YOR 950J registered?

YOR 950J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 12 January 1971.

Is YOR 950J safe to buy?

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