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BRU 572L

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Turquoise Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 572L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,250 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 98,250 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 May 2014 98,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 97,856 miles

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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BRU 572L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Turquoise with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BRU 572L, 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 BRU 572L registered?

BRU 572L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is BRU 572L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 572L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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