MOT Status
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5,453 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both lower joints (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
windscreen wipers clearance poor
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
windscreen wipers clearance poor
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Buggy?
Based on 2,410 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is OAB 940L safe to buy?
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