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EVB 832J

1971 Volkswagen Buggy

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,731 mi
Last recorded79,731 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Buggy27,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVB 832J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 79,731 miles

Nearside Front tyre is slightly perished

Fail 29 Jun 2022 79,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,448 miles

battery tray holed and weakened

floorpan extensively patched and undersealed

Fail 15 Jun 2017 79,447 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

battery tray holed and weakened

floorpan extensively patched and undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,707 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

seat mountings of reduced quality

Fail 1 Jun 2016 78,705 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

seat mountings of reduced quality

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,408 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 70,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,621 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

dash main beam light is orange in colour

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,402 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 78,394 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 78,296 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 78,296 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 78,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 77,024 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 77,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Buggy?

Based on 2,410 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
position lamp(s) not working 46
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EVB 832J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EVB 832J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EVB 832J registered?

EVB 832J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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