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FSL 64K

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,548 mi
Last recorded61,548 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSL 64K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,548 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,451 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,294 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 61,294 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 61,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,294 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,294 miles

front shock bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2012 61,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front shock bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2011 61,294 miles

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

steering box has slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,212 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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FSL 64K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 22,946 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 FSL 64K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FSL 64K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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