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FKP 689L

1972 Volkswagen Buggy

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,696 mi
Last recorded38,696 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Buggy39,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKP 689L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 38,696 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 38,696 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 38,696 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 38,696 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Aug 2023 38,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 38,696 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 38,268 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 37,104 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 34,565 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,046 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 30,188 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlights appear a little dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ns seat not fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,407 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 28,396 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 27,478 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Slight cracking on OSR inner gaiter

Pass 31 May 2012 25,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 24,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,091 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 17,879 miles

off side rear hub seal slight leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,212 miles

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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FKP 689L is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 39,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKP 689L, 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 54 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 FKP 689L registered?

FKP 689L is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 October 1972.

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