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FML 27J

1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Purple Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,724 mi
Last recorded95,724 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy26,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFML 27J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 95,724 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 95,233 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 94,793 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 94,075 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 93,436 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 93,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 93,052 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 93,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 92,401 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,779 miles

near side rear brake effort slightly lower than expected

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,590 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,559 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,518 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,261 miles

slight play in steering box shaft

slight play innearside front link pin bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2013 83,973 miles

park brake cables need slight adjustment

Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,850 miles

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

slight cracking in nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 28 Jul 2012 82,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight cracking in nearside front tyre side wall

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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FML 27J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Purple with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FML 27J, 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 FML 27J registered?

FML 27J is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 21 September 1970.

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