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FLC 307J

1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,605 mi
Last recorded51,605 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy26,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLC 307J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 51,605 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,495 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,317 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 50,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 49,431 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,715 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,531 miles

genaral rust under car

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,522 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 33,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 33,339 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 33,336 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,985 miles

surface rust on n/s front floor and rear floor pan to inner sill areas.

surface rust on o/s front axle tube mount

Pass 9 Feb 2006 32,713 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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FLC 307J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 26,942 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 FLC 307J, 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 56 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 FLC 307J registered?

FLC 307J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 12 August 1970.

Is FLC 307J safe to buy?

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