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FHH 269K

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,122 mi
Last recorded23,122 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 269K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 23,122 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 23,122 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 23,122 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 23,122 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 23,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 23,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FHH 269K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FHH 269K, 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.

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What year was FHH 269K registered?

FHH 269K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is FHH 269K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHH 269K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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