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VXX 185

1971 Volkswagen Buggy

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,982 mi
Last recorded95,982 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Buggy27,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXX 185
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 95,982 miles

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

drivers side windscreen wiper smearing slightly

nearsidew rear tyre worn close to limit

slight play in steering box

Fail 19 Nov 2014 95,982 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 May 2010 11,000 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 11,000 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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VXX 185 is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VXX 185, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VXX 185 registered?

VXX 185 is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is VXX 185 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VXX 185 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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