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JYL 399K

1972 Volkswagen Buggy

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,854 mi
Last recorded53,854 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Buggy39,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYL 399K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,854 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,791 miles

Slight play in steering box

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 53,787 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight play in steering box

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,010 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,779 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,791 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 67,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,391 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 65,391 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 63,089 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,460 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 60,425 miles

Centre Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 57,695 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 55,007 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 54,931 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

extensive welding has b een carried out to underside of vehicle including rear suspension and front suspension perscribed areas. heavy underseal has been applied inspected as best as possible †

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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JYL 399K is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 39,958 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 JYL 399K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYL 399K registered?

JYL 399K is a 1972 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 3 March 1972.

Is JYL 399K safe to buy?

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