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BNL 568K

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Purple Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,884 mi
Last recorded50,884 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNL 568K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,884 miles

Alternator not charging.

Engine running unevenly. Not firing correctly on cylinders no 1&2.

Nearside & offside front indicator lamp wiring very close to front tyres.

Seats in poor condition.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,834 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 50,834 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,691 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 50,257 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 50,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 50,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake drum locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake drum locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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BNL 568K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Purple with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BNL 568K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNL 568K registered?

BNL 568K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is BNL 568K safe to buy?

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