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ABN 228L

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

14,568 mi
Last recorded14,568 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABN 228L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Interior mirror only fitted at time of test.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 14,335 miles

Both rear tyres are perished, no cords are visible.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 14,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both rear tyres are perished, no cords are visible.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 14,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 13,926 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 13,774 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 13,514 miles

Master cylinder fluid feed pipe is kinked.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 13,514 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Master cylinder fluid feed pipe is kinked.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 13,007 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 13,007 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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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ABN 228L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,267 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 Beach Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABN 228L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABN 228L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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