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OAB 940L

1972 Volkswagen Buggy

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

5,453 mi
Last recorded5,453 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Buggy39,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAB 940L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 5,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

all tyres over 20 years old

Pass 1 Jul 2025 5,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

all tyres 20 years old

Pass 4 Jul 2024 5,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

all tyres over 10 years old

position lamps only work with ignition on

Fail 28 Jun 2024 5,211 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

all tyres over 10 years old

position lamps only work with ignition on

Pass 28 Jul 2023 5,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

all tyres over 10 years old

front and rear position lamps not working with ignition off

Pass 26 Jul 2022 4,806 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

advance travel parking brake lever

all position lights only operate with the ignition switched on.

all tyres are 17 years old

Fail 26 Jul 2022 4,806 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

advance travel parking brake lever

all position lights only operate with the ignition switched on.

all tyres are 17 years old

Pass 30 Apr 2021 4,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both banks (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres over 10 years old / advise replacement

front and rear position lamps not working with ignition off

Pass 24 Jun 2019 4,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play play exceeds service standards (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

front and rear position lamps not working with ignition switched off

wipers smear

Pass 18 Jun 2018 4,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front down pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and rear position lamps not working with ignition switched off

steering box damp / no leak found during test

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Jun 2017 3,660 miles

Exhaust noisy

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front and rear position lamps not working with ignition switched off

near side front indicator wires showing

nearside wiper smears

Fail 21 Jun 2017 3,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front and rear position lamps not working with ignition switched off

near side front indicator wires showing

nearside wiper smears

Pass 27 Jun 2016 3,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both lower joints (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 3,125 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

windscreen wipers clearance poor

Fail 12 Jun 2015 3,121 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

windscreen wipers clearance poor

Pass 17 Jun 2014 2,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 2,256 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 2,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 1,426 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 1,269 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 967 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 518 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2008 518 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 42 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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OAB 940L is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OAB 940L, 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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What year was OAB 940L registered?

OAB 940L is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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