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FNV 791L

1972 Volkswagen Buggy

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,559 mi
Last recorded9,559 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Buggy39,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNV 791L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 9,559 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 9,422 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 9,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,556 miles

offside rear hub seal leaking

steering flexi joint deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2012 7,490 miles

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

both rear half shaft boots seeping

offside front knuckle top and bottom pins have slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2011 6,964 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 6,317 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

o/s r hub seal has a slight leak

Fail 19 Jul 2010 6,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

o/s r hub seal has a slight leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 5,613 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

oil leak from rear hub.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 5,366 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,012 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 4,536 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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FNV 791L is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FNV 791L, 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.

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What year was FNV 791L registered?

FNV 791L is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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