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JPB 509C

1965 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

785 mi
Last recorded785 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Beach Buggy9,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPB 509C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 785 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 92,949 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 92,949 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 96,241 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 96,241 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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JPB 509C is a 1965 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1965 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 9,322 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 JPB 509C, 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 61 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JPB 509C registered?

JPB 509C is a 1965 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 25 May 1965.

Is JPB 509C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPB 509C 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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