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EPJ 390J

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,358 mi
Last recorded9,358 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPJ 390J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 9,358 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 7,130 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 7,128 miles

Stop lamp not working N/S (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 5,349 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 5,345 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 4,609 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 3,912 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 39,008 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 1,030 miles

front axel tubing heavily corroded

inbalance in front brakes 23%

Pass 24 Mar 2009 993 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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EPJ 390J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EPJ 390J, 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 EPJ 390J registered?

EPJ 390J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 8 February 1971.

Is EPJ 390J safe to buy?

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