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DKT 844K

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,710 mi
Last recorded1,710 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKT 844K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2017 1,710 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 1,710 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2015 1,701 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 1,655 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 1,569 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight oil leak from near side rear axle

Pass 9 Aug 2012 1,532 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight oil leak from rear axle n/s

Pass 13 Aug 2011 1,492 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 1,269 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 1,222 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 856 miles

Unbroken weld underneath car

Pass 28 Jul 2007 196 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 1 miles

floor panel continuese weld across floor panel weld acceptable with no excessive displacement of the body to the chassis which might lead to loss of control of vehichle when driven.

no seat on n/s/f but seat bealt presant and secuer and working

slight ply on bottom steering coloum bush

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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DKT 844K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DKT 844K, 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 DKT 844K registered?

DKT 844K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is DKT 844K safe to buy?

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