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HMC 332K

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,921 mi
Last recorded2,921 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMC 332K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 2,921 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 2,732 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 2,731 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 25,141 miles

all shock absorber bushes perishing

both front tyres obviously hitting on the body when turning

floor pans corroded

play in both front wheel bearings

screws in both rear tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2022 19,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear HALF SHAFT SEAL HAS SLIGHT WEEP

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO FLOOR PANS AND MAIN CHASSIS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 19,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear half shaft seal has slight leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

slight corrosion to floor pans

Pass 29 Jul 2017 762 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 412 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 34 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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HMC 332K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HMC 332K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HMC 332K registered?

HMC 332K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is HMC 332K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMC 332K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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