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EOL 795C

1978 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,308 mi
Last recorded46,308 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOL 795C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,132 miles

some corosion repairs

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,704 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,669 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 45,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,665 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 45,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,660 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 45,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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EOL 795C is a 1978 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EOL 795C, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EOL 795C registered?

EOL 795C is a 1978 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 7 March 1978.

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The MOT history for EOL 795C shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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