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BUG 91E

1971 Volkswagen Buggy

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

682 mi
Last recorded682 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Buggy27,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUG 91E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 682 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 1,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 682 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,986 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 63,086 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 482 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 282 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 482 miles

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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BUG 91E is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUG 91E, 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 BUG 91E registered?

BUG 91E is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 15 November 1971.

Is BUG 91E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUG 91E shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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