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OTU 605H

1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,765 mi
Last recorded45,765 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy26,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTU 605H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 45,765 miles

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..

Fail 17 Jul 2019 45,746 miles

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..

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,503 miles

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 45,491 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 45,242 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,730 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 44,719 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 44,095 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,183 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,771 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 40,771 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,409 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,409 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 62,409 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 62,409 miles

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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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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