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YAH 376J

1970 Volkswagen Buggy

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,519 mi
Last recorded85,519 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Buggy35,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAH 376J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 85,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 85,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever mechanism worn but can be satisfactorily operated

Fail 15 Feb 2016 85,491 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever mechanism worn but can be satisfactorily operated

Fail 17 Sep 2015 85,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

headlights loose

screen washers poor

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,707 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front steering arms have slight play but not excessive

n,s seat has slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2011 84,125 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering joints have slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2010 83,289 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,469 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 82,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 81,585 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 79,560 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 79,204 miles

advise-both front tyres border line pass,sidewall deteriation replace in near future. †advise-slight play rear hub assemblies

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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YAH 376J is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YAH 376J, 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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YAH 376J is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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