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CVD 943K

1971 Volkswagen Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,926 mi
Last recorded13,926 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Buggy27,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVD 943K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 13,926 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 13,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 13,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,878 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 13,852 miles

clutch and brake pedals fall towards driver

Fail 16 Sep 2009 13,847 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch and brake pedals fall back towards the driver

Pass 4 May 2006 13,689 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 13,685 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F brakes low effort

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak under vehicle

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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CVD 943K is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CVD 943K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CVD 943K registered?

CVD 943K is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 2 September 1971.

Is CVD 943K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVD 943K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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