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OEU 408J

1971 Volkswagen Buggy

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,660 mi
Last recorded7,660 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Buggy27,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 408J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 7,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 7,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 7,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 7,041 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 5,910 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 5,899 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 5,527 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 5,527 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 5,344 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 5,342 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 5,156 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2006 5,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Buggy?

Based on 2,410 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
position lamp(s) not working 46
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OEU 408J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OEU 408J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OEU 408J registered?

OEU 408J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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