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BRW 557K

1971 Volkswagen Buggy

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

653 mi
Last recorded653 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Buggy27,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRW 557K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 653 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 250 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,656 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,486 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 31,962 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Underside chassis and floor sections have been extensivley welded.

Pass 4 May 2007 31,823 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 41,823 miles

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Fail 4 May 2007 31,815 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Extensive welding has been carried out to underside chassis and floor sections.

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.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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BRW 557K is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BRW 557K, 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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What year was BRW 557K registered?

BRW 557K is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 14 September 1971.

Is BRW 557K safe to buy?

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