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AKH 534K

1971 Volkswagen Buggy

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

4,724 mi
Last recorded4,724 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Buggy27,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKH 534K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 4,724 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 20 May 2016 1,464 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2016 1,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering linkage inappropriately modified lock nut insecure (2.2.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 3,081 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 3,077 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 1,702 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 1,700 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012
Fail 3 Sep 2012

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 1 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 1 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s and n/s front hub dust caps are not fitted and hub nuts apear to have no locking device

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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AKH 534K is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 AKH 534K, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AKH 534K is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 24 September 1971.

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