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PFU 922M

1974 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,633 mi
Last recorded7,633 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFU 922M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 7,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around the brake drums (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 7,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around the brake drums (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 7,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2021 7,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

head lamps loose

oil dripping from rear brake backplates

Pass 22 Jul 2019 7,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear roll bar fixing loose

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 7,034 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi from reservoir (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear roll bar fixing loose

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 6,951 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 6,879 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 6,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 May 2015 6,753 miles

nuts missing from body to frame work missing but not makeing body insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2015 6,751 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nuts missing from body to frame work missing but not makeing body insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2014 6,751 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear body mounts missing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 6,366 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 5,952 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,546 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 4,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 3,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 3,524 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2007
Pass 24 Jun 2005

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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PFU 922M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PFU 922M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PFU 922M is a 1974 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 6 March 1974.

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