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RDC 579H

1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,967 mi
Last recorded90,967 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy26,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDC 579H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 90,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 90,967 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 90,923 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 90,923 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

All brake hoses slightly twisted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside of vehicle painted

Pass 25 May 2007 87,356 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to osf and nsf floor pans

Fail 25 May 2007 87,356 miles

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 26 May 2006 86,547 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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RDC 579H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 26,942 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 Beach Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RDC 579H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDC 579H registered?

RDC 579H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 17 February 1970.

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