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XHA 843J

1970 Volkswagen Buggy

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,741 mi
Last recorded52,741 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Buggy35,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHA 843J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,741 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 52,509 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 52,272 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing/bush has slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hazzard lights may or maynot be fitted to this vehicle but no indicators are working

Fail 3 Apr 2014 52,089 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hazzard lights may or maynot be fitted to this vehicle but no indicators are working

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,691 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,627 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 51,423 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,826 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 50,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 50,609 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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XHA 843J is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XHA 843J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XHA 843J registered?

XHA 843J is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 6 November 1970.

Is XHA 843J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHA 843J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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