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PLR 296L

1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,493 mi
Last recorded27,493 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy16,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLR 296L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,493 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 27,493 miles

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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PLR 296L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 16,298 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 PLR 296L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PLR 296L registered?

PLR 296L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 25 May 1973.

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