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Q766CPE

1985 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Green Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ766CPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025
Fail 29 Apr 2025

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022
Pass 25 Jun 2021
Fail 25 Jun 2021

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020
Pass 6 Aug 2018 8,041 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 8,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 7,801 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016
Fail 20 Jun 2016

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 7,384 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 6,951 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leaks on axle and engine

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 6,941 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls perished

Left hand wiper blade perished

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Noise from left hand front wheel bearing

Oil on left hand rear brake back plate

Right hand front inner wheel rim dented

Pass 12 Jun 2012 6,338 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Petrol cap seal perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 6,296 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 6,294 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 5,735 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Petrol cop seal perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 5,171 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 5,085 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak o/s/r hub

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Pass 8 Jun 2007 4,162 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight imbalance on rear brakes right not as effective

Slight leak on rear hubs

Slight noise from left front hub bearing

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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Q766CPE is a 1985 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Green with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Q766CPE, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q766CPE registered?

Q766CPE is a 1985 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 22 August 1985.

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The MOT history for Q766CPE shows 21 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.

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