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FLE 351J

1970 Volkswagen Buggy

Orange Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,170 mi
Last recorded45,170 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Buggy35,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 351J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 45,170 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 71,608 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 69,428 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 69,420 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play From NSF across to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 65,838 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,722 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,555 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 65,548 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,959 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 64,932 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,779 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 64,773 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 64,735 miles

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2007 64,726 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 84,656 miles

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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FLE 351J is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy in Orange with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 35,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FLE 351J, 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 56 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 FLE 351J registered?

FLE 351J is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 8 September 1970.

Is FLE 351J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 351J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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