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GBJ 548J

1971 Volkswagen Buggy

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,486 mi
Last recorded28,486 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Buggy27,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBJ 548J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,486 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 28 Sep 2016 28,483 miles

Brake performance not tested offside rear brake shoes securing pins missing (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

exhaust noisy

play in offside top trunion

Pass 16 Aug 2013 27,587 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 27,585 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,921 miles

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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GBJ 548J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GBJ 548J, 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 GBJ 548J registered?

GBJ 548J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 5 March 1971.

Is GBJ 548J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBJ 548J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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