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BMX 527H

1970 Volkswagen Buggy

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,607 mi
Last recorded59,607 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Buggy35,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMX 527H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 59,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,562 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 59,546 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,480 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,338 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 59,317 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,043 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 59,026 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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BMX 527H is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 35,407 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 BMX 527H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMX 527H registered?

BMX 527H is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 23 June 1970.

Is BMX 527H safe to buy?

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