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LBL 431L

1972 Volkswagen Buggy

Orange Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,578 mi
Last recorded90,578 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Buggy39,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBL 431L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 90,578 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 90,537 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 90,473 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive master cylinder mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,205 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 89,922 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 89,728 miles

corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 9 Jul 2020 89,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is inadequately repaired (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 21 Jun 2018 89,469 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

corrosion outside prescribed areas

no front mud guards fitted

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Jun 2018 89,457 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded pedal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened torque / torsion arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

corrosion outside prescribed areas

no front mud guards fitted

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 May 2017 89,202 miles

Brake pedal has long travel.

No front mudguards fitted.

corrosion on floor pans yet not within prescribed area.

Fail 17 May 2017 89,202 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

No front mudguards fitted.

corrosion on floor pans yet not within prescribed area.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 25,694 miles

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

masks fitted to headlamps

Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,112 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 30,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Aug 2006 30,028 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

tyres cracked on sidewalls.

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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LBL 431L is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy in Orange with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LBL 431L, 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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LBL 431L is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 9 October 1972.

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