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BUW 462H

1970 Volkswagen Buggy

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,144 mi
Last recorded67,144 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Buggy35,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUW 462H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 67,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 66,671 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 66,709 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 66,570 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,404 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 66,404 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling Lower UJ on body (2.2.D.2a)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,113 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 66,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,894 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 65,310 miles

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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BUW 462H is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BUW 462H, 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.

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What year was BUW 462H registered?

BUW 462H is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 15 July 1970.

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