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ABL 412J

1970 Volkswagen Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

11,035 mi
Last recorded11,035 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Buggy35,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABL 412J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 11,035 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 10,083 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where floor pan meets front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 8,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 8,023 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 5,784 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 4,043 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 101,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 99,888 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 97,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn pivot worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

screen wash poor

Pass 23 Apr 2016 94,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 94,648 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp do not work with headlights on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play suspect hub nut loose (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play suspect hub nut loose (2.6.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,313 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,975 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 91,920 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 90,388 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both wiper arms wear in piviot

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 9 Aug 2010 90,328 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 90,266 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 90,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,228 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 90,228 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 89,962 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 89,953 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 89,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Buggy?

Based on 2,410 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
position lamp(s) not working 46
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ABL 412J is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 35,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABL 412J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABL 412J registered?

ABL 412J is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 19 August 1970.

Is ABL 412J safe to buy?

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