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LLH 835K

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Multi-colour Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,965 mi
Last recorded64,965 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLH 835K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 64,965 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,807 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,502 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,481 miles

noisy exhaust

Pass 22 May 2015 62,519 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 62,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 61,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2011 60,330 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 59,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s front floor coroded

Fail 10 May 2010 59,468 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front floor coroded

Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,106 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 58,104 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,956 miles

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

offside front floor corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2007 55,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,867 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,783 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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LLH 835K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Multi-colour with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LLH 835K, 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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LLH 835K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 14 March 1972.

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