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ODH 898K

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,795 mi
Last recorded6,795 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODH 898K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 May 2021 6,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 6,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 5,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 4,842 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 4,205 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 3,472 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 2,214 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 1,362 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 2 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beach Buggy?

Based on 2,577 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
230
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
299
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Headlamp aim too low 64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
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ODH 898K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 22,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beach Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ODH 898K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beach Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ODH 898K registered?

ODH 898K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 3 September 1971.

Is ODH 898K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODH 898K shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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