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MHC 848L

1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

241 mi
Last recorded241 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy16,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHC 848L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 241 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 241 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 6,223 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 3,794 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 3,793 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2012 2,779 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 2,757 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 1,254 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 989 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 5 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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MHC 848L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MHC 848L, 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 MHC 848L registered?

MHC 848L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 9 January 1973.

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