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DPL 207J

1970 Volkswagen Buggy

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,809 mi
Last recorded62,809 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Buggy35,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPL 207J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 62,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,518 miles

OSF upper ball joint rubber moderately perished

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 Aug 2012 62,516 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

OSF upper ball joint rubber moderately perished

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Aug 2011 61,894 miles

Slight play in all wheel bearings

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

Pass 20 May 2010 61,122 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

free play at steering wheel

play in all hubs

Pass 19 May 2009 60,035 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system protrudes rear of vehicle

Pass 20 May 2008 59,443 miles

free play at steering wheel

hc's high tested at 2500 rpm

slight play in all hubs

Pass 9 Dec 2005 58,451 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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DPL 207J is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DPL 207J, 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 DPL 207J registered?

DPL 207J is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 6 November 1970.

Is DPL 207J safe to buy?

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