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BLF 788H

1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Black Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,616 mi
Last recorded6,616 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy26,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 788H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2015 6,616 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 6,585 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 6,512 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 6,384 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 6,334 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 6,302 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,183 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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BLF 788H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Black with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 26,942 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLF 788H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLF 788H registered?

BLF 788H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 12 March 1970.

Is BLF 788H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLF 788H shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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