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GWD 1K

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWD 1K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2018
Pass 7 Dec 2015 8,004 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 7,351 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 7,995 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 7,994 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 7,972 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 7,338 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 6,783 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 6,369 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 5,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Dec 2006 4,588 miles

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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GWD 1K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GWD 1K, 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 GWD 1K registered?

GWD 1K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 17 May 1972.

Is GWD 1K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWD 1K shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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