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TYT 74

1957 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,928 mi
Last recorded10,928 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYT 74
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1957
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,928 miles

battery inscure

lower steering coulom bush poor condition slight play

Fail 23 Mar 2012 10,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

battery inscure

lower steering coulom bush poor condition slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,223 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 20,185 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

n/s/f head light poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2009 9,939 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 9,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both fromnt tyres poor condition

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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TYT 74 is a 1957 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TYT 74, 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 69 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 TYT 74 registered?

TYT 74 is a 1957 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 21 June 1957.

Is TYT 74 safe to buy?

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