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ECG 351K

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,746 mi
Last recorded43,746 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECG 351K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 43,613 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 43,565 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 43,565 miles

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2006 43,172 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 43,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

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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ECG 351K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,267 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 Beach Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECG 351K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECG 351K registered?

ECG 351K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 7 January 1972.

Is ECG 351K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECG 351K shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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