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EKP 565K

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

17,484 mi
Last recorded17,484 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 565K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 17,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 17,484 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,484 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 11 May 2017 17,484 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 17,484 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 17,484 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 17,484 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 17,484 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 17,478 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 17,478 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2011 17,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 17,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 May 2010 17,452 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 17,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2009 17,287 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,719 miles

slight corrosion n/s front chassis

Pass 2 May 2006 16,514 miles

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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EKP 565K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 22,946 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 EKP 565K, 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 55 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 EKP 565K registered?

EKP 565K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is EKP 565K safe to buy?

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