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GVB 313J

1971 Volkswagen Buggy

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,616 mi
Last recorded55,616 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Buggy27,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVB 313J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

exhaust modified

slight imbalance at rear brakes

Fail 7 Mar 2014 55,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010
Pass 25 Apr 2009 55,060 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 55,060 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 54,582 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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GVB 313J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVB 313J, 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 GVB 313J registered?

GVB 313J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is GVB 313J safe to buy?

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