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NLD 977K

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,267 mi
Last recorded20,267 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLD 977K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 20,267 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 20,255 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 20,237 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 20,237 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 20,195 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nsr brake slightly sticking

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,081 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,737 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 17,735 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 15 May 2007 16,354 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 16,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2006 14,735 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 14,734 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front 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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NLD 977K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLD 977K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NLD 977K registered?

NLD 977K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 21 July 1972.

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