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EMY 691J

1971 Volkswagen Buggy

Purple Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,316 mi
Last recorded61,316 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Buggy27,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMY 691J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,316 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 61,084 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 61,084 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 27 May 2008 60,765 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 60,740 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 60,721 miles

Front Upper Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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EMY 691J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy in Purple with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 EMY 691J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMY 691J registered?

EMY 691J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 4 March 1971.

Is EMY 691J safe to buy?

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