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PAR 630L

1973 Volkswagen Buggy

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,896 mi
Last recorded4,896 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Buggy15,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAR 630L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 4,896 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

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

nearside and offside floor pans corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 4,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking from drum (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

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

nearside and offside floor pans corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met - 25%

Pass 21 Sep 2016 3,535 miles

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

floor pans slightly corroded

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 2,273 miles

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

battery loose, but not insecure

nearside front floor pan corroded

nearside rear brake backing plate damp

offside front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 99,837 miles

hand brake cable adjusting lock nut loose

indacators a bit fast

Fail 9 Sep 2014 99,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

hand brake cable adjusting lock nut loose

indacators a bit fast

Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,813 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009
Pass 8 Sep 2006 95,675 miles

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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PAR 630L is a 1973 Volkswagen Buggy in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 15,691 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PAR 630L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PAR 630L registered?

PAR 630L is a 1973 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 16 May 1973.

Is PAR 630L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAR 630L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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