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TKP 143H

1970 Volkswagen Buggy

Black Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

12,873 mi
Last recorded12,873 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Buggy35,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKP 143H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 12,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 12,385 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 12,015 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2020 11,576 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 10,644 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2018 9,966 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2017 9,861 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 9,836 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2015 9,816 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 8,345 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 8,099 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 7,747 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 6,864 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 5,699 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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TKP 143H is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy in Black with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 35,407 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 TKP 143H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TKP 143H registered?

TKP 143H is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is TKP 143H safe to buy?

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