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NPE 904L

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,059 mi
Last recorded18,059 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPE 904L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 18,059 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 15,309 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 13,508 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 11,320 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 9,520 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 8,469 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 7,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 6,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 6,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 6,111 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 4,660 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 3,508 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 2,769 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 2,769 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 1,195 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 363 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011
Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,570 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 79,559 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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NPE 904L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 NPE 904L, 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 NPE 904L registered?

NPE 904L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is NPE 904L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPE 904L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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