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440 UYP

2005 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,892 mi
Last recorded42,892 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration440 UYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2025 42,892 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 42,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 42,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,408 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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440 UYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 440 UYP, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 440 UYP?

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What year was 440 UYP registered?

440 UYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is 440 UYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 440 UYP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 440 UYP have outstanding finance?

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