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TBE 708H

1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,071 mi
Last recorded46,071 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy26,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBE 708H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,071 miles

O/S/F wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,821 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight noise

Floor pan is corroded

Steering damper has slight misting of oil

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,399 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,257 miles

Both front wheel bearings have sligth noise

Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,835 miles

OSR body mounting has some corrosion not considered excessive. Both front wheel bearings have some n olise but none standard bearing fitted at tinme of test. No play felt

Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,391 miles

Rear brakes have a slight imbalance.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 40,394 miles

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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TBE 708H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 26,942 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 TBE 708H, 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 56 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 TBE 708H registered?

TBE 708H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 3 March 1970.

Is TBE 708H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBE 708H shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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