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UWB 309F

1968 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,975 mi
Last recorded82,975 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen Beach Buggy13,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWB 309F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 82,975 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,819 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,688 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,652 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,559 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 82,559 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,312 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 82,412 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 82,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 82,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 81,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 81,172 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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UWB 309F is a 1968 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 13,986 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 UWB 309F, 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 58 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 UWB 309F registered?

UWB 309F is a 1968 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 14 March 1968.

Is UWB 309F safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWB 309F shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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