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RRR 779F

1968 Volkswagen Buggy

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,005 mi
Last recorded2,005 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen Buggy45,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRR 779F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1968
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 2,005 miles

Oil leak

Steering box leak

Fail 18 May 2016 2,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 1,986 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 1,966 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 1,575 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 1,198 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 1,198 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 292 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight oil leak from near side rear diff seal

Pass 2 May 2008 26,114 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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RRR 779F is a 1968 Volkswagen Buggy in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 45,983 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 RRR 779F, 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 58 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RRR 779F registered?

RRR 779F is a 1968 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 May 1968.

Is RRR 779F safe to buy?

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