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EMY 679J

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,161 mi
Last recorded2,161 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMY 679J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2009 2,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 2,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 817 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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EMY 679J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EMY 679J, 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

How do I check the history of EMY 679J?

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What year was EMY 679J registered?

EMY 679J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is EMY 679J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMY 679J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EMY 679J have outstanding finance?

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