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SVG 671K

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,609 mi
Last recorded32,609 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVG 671K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,390 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 32,286 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 32,286 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 31,877 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 31,459 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 31,459 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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 671K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 671K, 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.

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What year was SVG 671K registered?

SVG 671K is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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