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RTU 735H

1970 Volkswagen Buggy

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

3,205 mi
Last recorded3,205 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Buggy35,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTU 735H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 3,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre split, not exposing cord

Pass 16 Aug 2016 3,125 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A plate (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 30,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight play in both front steering armes

Fail 10 Jul 2015 30,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight play in both front steering armes

Pass 28 Jun 2014 2,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 2,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 2,828 miles

Oil leak

corrosion in chassis,front and rear,but not excessive enough to fail

freeplay at steering wheel,but within limits for a pass

large amounts of underseal on underside of vehicle

Fail 16 May 2013 2,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

freeplay at steering wheel,but within limits for a pass

large amounts of underseal on underside of vehicle

offsiderear chassis/floor corroded,not excessive enough to fail

Pass 18 May 2012 2,776 miles

8% unbalance in bront brakes

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

freeplay at steering wheel ,within limits for pass

Fail 30 Apr 2012 2,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls,but does not meet fail critera

some up and down movment (play) in steering box,but not excessive

Pass 15 Apr 2011 2,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

corrosion in underside of vehicle but not excessive enough to fail.

free play at steering wheel,not excessive enough to fail

rear nearside tyre outter side wall perished

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub on to wheel,

some play in steering box drop arm

Fail 12 Apr 2011 2,654 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

corrosion in underside of vehicle but not excessive enough to fail.

free play at steering wheel,not excessive enough to fail

rear nearside tyre outter side wall perished

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub on to wheel,

some play in steering box drop arm

Pass 13 May 2010 2,475 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 2,470 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 1,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

slight corrosion across floor pan

Fail 26 Mar 2009 1,979 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

slight corrosion across floor pan

Pass 11 Apr 2008 1,316 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 93,715 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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RTU 735H is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 35,407 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 RTU 735H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RTU 735H registered?

RTU 735H is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 8 June 1970.

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