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LEO 22

1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,332 mi
Last recorded1,332 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy16,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEO 22
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 1,332 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 1,332 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 18 May 2024 1,193 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 1,119 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 1,061 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 886 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 738 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 473 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 388 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 352 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 2 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 2 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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LEO 22 is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LEO 22, 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 LEO 22 registered?

LEO 22 is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 14 September 1973.

Is LEO 22 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEO 22 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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