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EAD 206L

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,922 mi
Last recorded68,922 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAD 206L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 68,922 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 68,922 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 68,922 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (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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EAD 206L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EAD 206L, 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 EAD 206L registered?

EAD 206L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is EAD 206L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAD 206L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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