MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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DAY USE ONLY, AND IN GOOD VISIBILITY, TEST
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/sand n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle, (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near rear trailing arm corroded, at front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))
headlamps masked..
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))
DAY USE ONLY, AND IN GOOD VISIBILITY, TEST
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/sand n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle, (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near rear trailing arm corroded, at front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))
difficult to engage reverse gear
headlamps masked..
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened front mount slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle, n/s ,, slight corrosion,, recommend attention/check (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion floor pan in places (2.4.A.3)
day use only test
front road wheels very close to body/suspension lock full lock,, recommend check
headlamp lenses masked
indicators slightly fast,, recommend check/attention
interior mirror glass cracked
n/s/f tyre, outer sidewall small cut
o/s/r tyre, outer sidewall small cut
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed cords showing (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on tyre on lock (3.6.B.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened front mount slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front axle, n/s ,, slight corrosion,, recommend attention/check (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion floor pan in places (2.4.A.3)
day use only test
front road wheels very close to body/suspension lock full lock,, recommend check
headlamp lenses masked
indicators slightly fast,, recommend check/attention
interior mirror glass cracked
n/s/f tyre, outer sidewall small cut
o/s/r tyre, outer sidewall small cut
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively recommend check (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
day use only test
indicators speed . slightly fast
slight surface corrosion in various places on floor pan
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
indicator speed fast
offside rear tyre has slight damage on outer wall
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
both rear shock absorbers has reduced damping affect
indicators slightly fast in operation
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
all four tyres slightly perished
front floor corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front floor area starting to corrode
off side rear inner sill corroding
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beach Buggy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OTU 605H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 26,942 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 OTU 605H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OTU 605H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 11 February 1970.
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