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SVG 194K

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

963 mi
Last recorded963 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVG 194K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2020 963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2020 963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 6,872 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 100,314 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,771 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,524 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 98,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,830 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,706 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight 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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SVG 194K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 22,946 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 SVG 194K, 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 55 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 SVG 194K registered?

SVG 194K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 12 August 1971.

Is SVG 194K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVG 194K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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