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JFB 554H

1970 Volkswagen Buggy

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,884 mi
Last recorded6,884 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Buggy35,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFB 554H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 6,884 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 6,696 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 6,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 6,544 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 6,192 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 6,176 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 5,467 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 4,896 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 4,379 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 3,820 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 3,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 3,202 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 2,062 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 841 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 79,652 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 79,469 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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JFB 554H is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JFB 554H, 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 JFB 554H registered?

JFB 554H is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 18 May 1970.

Is JFB 554H safe to buy?

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