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MHT 811L

1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,299 mi
Last recorded21,299 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy16,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHT 811L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 21,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 20,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Residue around nearside rear brake drum

Pass 7 Sep 2023 20,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 19,671 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 19,671 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 18,661 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 18,647 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam not working (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched when on a right hand full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam will not switch down to dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively poss wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel filter and fuel pipe catching on steering arm when steering is turned

Pass 19 Jul 2019 18,180 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 18,180 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 17,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

earth wire on flexible steering coupling fowling body

front number plate not visible from close up approx 6ft

no visible vin number located at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2016 14,974 miles

Slight play from nsf inner tie rod end ball joint

Pass 21 Aug 2015 14,697 miles

play in nsf wheel bearing but not considered excessive

play in steering box, but not considered excessive

Fail 19 Aug 2015 14,697 miles

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

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

play in nsf wheel bearing but not considered excessive

play in steering box, but not considered excessive

Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,077 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 13,734 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,447 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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MHT 811L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 16,298 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MHT 811L, 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 MHT 811L registered?

MHT 811L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 13 April 1973.

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