CarVerify

Free Car Check

CPP 743F

1968 Volkswagen Buggy

Orange Petrol 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

85,575 mi
Last recorded85,575 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen Buggy45,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPP 743F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1968
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 85,575 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 84,233 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 83,043 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 81,519 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 80,614 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 79,533 miles

Nearside Front torsion arm has slight play.

Pass 12 May 2020 78,935 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,150 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,782 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,622 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,464 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,289 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,774 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,739 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,285 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,932 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 66,021 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,253 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 62,249 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2007 62,955 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 61,980 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 60,027 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
Full Volkswagen Buggy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CPP 743F is a 1968 Volkswagen Buggy in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 45,983 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 CPP 743F, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CPP 743F?

You can check the full history of CPP 743F by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CPP 743F registered?

CPP 743F is a 1968 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 18 June 1968.

Is CPP 743F safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPP 743F shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CPP 743F have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CPP 743F. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.