MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brakes binding slightly
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brakes binding slightly
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beach Buggy?
Based on 2,577 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JVG 161M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 16,298 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 JVG 161M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JVG 161M registered?
JVG 161M is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 September 1973.
Is JVG 161M safe to buy?
The MOT history for JVG 161M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does JVG 161M have outstanding finance?
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