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Q845EPV

1994 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

3,781 mi
Last recorded3,781 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ845EPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 3,781 miles

N/S Parking brake effort slightly low

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 3,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 3,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake is binding slightly

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 3,260 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 3,260 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 2,956 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 2,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 2,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 2,752 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 2,367 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 2,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes have some imbalance

Pass 10 Jun 2016 2,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 2,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 1,811 miles

All front suspension joints have some free play

Fail 21 May 2015 1,810 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All front suspension joints have some free play

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S Parking brake efficency low

Pass 23 May 2014 1,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R parking brake effort low

front suspension joints have slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2013 1,207 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 1,207 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 1,004 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 691 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 498 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 299 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 299 miles

Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 220 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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Q845EPV is a 1994 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Q845EPV, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q845EPV is a 1994 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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