CarVerify

Free Car Check

JYL 386K

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Green Petrol 1192cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,675 mi
Last recorded77,675 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYL 386K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 77,629 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,268 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 77,268 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 76,853 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,536 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate handmade

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracking

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge and tyre perished

rear brakes binding

Fail 23 Sep 2014 76,536 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate handmade

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracking

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge and tyre perished

rear brakes binding

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
Full Volkswagen Beach Buggy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JYL 386K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,267 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 JYL 386K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JYL 386K?

You can check the full history of JYL 386K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JYL 386K registered?

JYL 386K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 10 March 1972.

Is JYL 386K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYL 386K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JYL 386K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JYL 386K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.