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DCV 139K

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,441 mi
Last recorded1,441 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCV 139K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 1,441 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 1,052 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 971 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 971 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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DCV 139K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Green 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 DCV 139K, 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.

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What year was DCV 139K registered?

DCV 139K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 12 April 1972.

Is DCV 139K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCV 139K 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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