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FMM 99J

1970 Volkswagen Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,899 mi
Last recorded7,899 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Buggy35,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMM 99J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 7,899 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 7,876 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 7,731 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 7,552 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 7,521 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,408 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 7,324 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FMM 99J is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 35,407 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 Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FMM 99J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FMM 99J registered?

FMM 99J is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 12 October 1970.

Is FMM 99J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMM 99J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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