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BUY 742H

1970 Volkswagen Buggy

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,423 mi
Last recorded74,423 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Buggy35,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUY 742H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 74,423 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 73,170 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 72,196 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 70,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,462 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

cherry bomb exhaust system

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,247 miles

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

no screen fitted

straight through exhausts

Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,964 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,605 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front No plate stone chipped

Fail 20 Apr 2010 66,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 65,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

wipers and washers not tested due to no windscreen fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2007 62,993 miles

wipers wrong ones but do the right job

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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BUY 742H is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BUY 742H, 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 BUY 742H registered?

BUY 742H is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 17 March 1970.

Is BUY 742H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUY 742H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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