MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tyre is slightly perished
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
battery tray holed and weakened
floorpan extensively patched and undersealed
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
seat mountings of reduced quality
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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)
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
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)
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)
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?
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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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EVB 832J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 February 1971.
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