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NYW 839L

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,680 mi
Last recorded96,680 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYW 839L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 96,680 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,385 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 96,030 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 95,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

very well built beach buggy

Fail 15 Apr 2009 95,635 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

very well built beach buggy

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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NYW 839L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NYW 839L, 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 NYW 839L registered?

NYW 839L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 27 November 1972.

Is NYW 839L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYW 839L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NYW 839L have outstanding finance?

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