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YKL 838J

1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,046 mi
Last recorded16,046 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy22,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKL 838J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2022 16,046 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,027 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,994 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 15,585 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 13,651 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 27,159 miles

front reg plate in obscure postion

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,565 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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YKL 838J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 22,946 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 YKL 838J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YKL 838J?

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What year was YKL 838J registered?

YKL 838J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is YKL 838J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKL 838J shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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