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NDH 890K

1971 Volkswagen Buggy

Maroon Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,415 mi
Last recorded71,415 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Buggy27,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDH 890K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 71,415 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 71,168 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 71,090 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 71,080 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 71,005 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber top bush deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2020 70,820 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front shock absorber top bushes deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,628 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front shock absorber top bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,396 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,101 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

temporary fuel cap fitted ( screw seal type )

Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,750 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,249 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,641 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 65,928 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 65,892 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 65,721 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2009 64,870 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 May 2008 64,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 May 2007 63,679 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 63,669 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f rim damaged

no hazard lights

Pass 8 Jun 2006 61,661 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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NDH 890K is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy in Maroon with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 NDH 890K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NDH 890K is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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