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MMY 354L

1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,850 mi
Last recorded19,850 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy16,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMY 354L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 19,850 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 19,441 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 19,348 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 19,340 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 19,213 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 2,983 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 702 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 430 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 8 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 8 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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MMY 354L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue 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 MMY 354L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MMY 354L registered?

MMY 354L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 25 January 1973.

Is MMY 354L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMY 354L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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