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SDH 461K

1972 Volkswagen Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

751 mi
Last recorded751 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Buggy39,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDH 461K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 751 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 31 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 99,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 98,806 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 98,802 miles

Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose all loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,384 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,045 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,016 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 89,269 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 88,484 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,823 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,522 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,353 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,969 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 77,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 76,093 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 74,259 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 71,357 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,580 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 69,399 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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SDH 461K is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SDH 461K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SDH 461K registered?

SDH 461K is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is SDH 461K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDH 461K shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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