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FRT 671J

1971 Volkswagen Buggy

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,913 mi
Last recorded8,913 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Buggy27,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRT 671J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 8,913 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 8,913 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 89,132 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 89,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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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FRT 671J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FRT 671J, 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 55 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 FRT 671J registered?

FRT 671J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 21 January 1971.

Is FRT 671J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRT 671J 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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