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SOV 82H

1969 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,466 mi
Last recorded26,466 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1969 Volkswagen Beach Buggy32,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOV 82H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 26,466 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 26,288 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 26,077 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 25,828 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 25,560 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Apr 2022 25,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 25,272 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 24,846 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 24,421 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust silencers are past end of vehicle (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front plate difficault to read

Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,272 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

slight corrosion front sub frame

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2015 24,036 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,903 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 23,900 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,495 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,789 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,058 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 21,048 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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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SOV 82H is a 1969 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1969 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 32,248 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 SOV 82H, 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 57 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 SOV 82H registered?

SOV 82H is a 1969 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 11 November 1969.

Is SOV 82H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOV 82H shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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