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Q166LKH

1984 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

6,892 mi
Last recorded6,892 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ166LKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 6,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 6,888 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 6,888 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 6,828 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 6,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 6,762 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 6,762 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 6,711 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 6,711 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 6,554 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 6,554 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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Q166LKH is a 1984 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 Q166LKH, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q166LKH is a 1984 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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