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EBT 43L

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,799 mi
Last recorded67,799 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBT 43L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 67,799 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,790 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 67,788 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,565 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,548 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 67,523 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 67,523 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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EBT 43L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EBT 43L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBT 43L registered?

EBT 43L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 10 October 1972.

Is EBT 43L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBT 43L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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