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JKO 237L

1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,220 mi
Last recorded49,220 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy16,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKO 237L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,220 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,169 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 49,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 May 2015 49,085 miles

all tyres deteriated

Fail 8 May 2015 49,085 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres deteriated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,066 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 49,066 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Modified vehicle

brake light bulbs fitted incorrectly

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,949 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,450 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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JKO 237L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 16,298 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 JKO 237L, 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 53 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 JKO 237L registered?

JKO 237L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is JKO 237L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKO 237L shows 9 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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