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NVO 752L

1972 Volkswagen Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,048 mi
Last recorded68,048 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Buggy39,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVO 752L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2018 68,048 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side front (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up rear (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,005 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight roughness near side front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Sep 2017 67,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight roughness near side front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2015 66,525 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 66,285 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,039 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 65,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,815 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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NVO 752L is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVO 752L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NVO 752L registered?

NVO 752L is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 25 August 1972.

Is NVO 752L safe to buy?

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