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ASR 69L

1973 Volkswagen Buggy

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,787 mi
Last recorded31,787 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Buggy15,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASR 69L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,787 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,074 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,890 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 30,827 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,827 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,537 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,290 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 29,289 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear seats have been taken out

Pass 6 Sep 2008 28,225 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 28,225 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,960 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,789 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 27,787 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ASR 69L is a 1973 Volkswagen Buggy in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 15,691 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 ASR 69L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ASR 69L registered?

ASR 69L is a 1973 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is ASR 69L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASR 69L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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