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RGC 725L

1973 Volkswagen Buggy

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,024 mi
Last recorded19,024 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Buggy15,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGC 725L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 19,024 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 19,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers not operating (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 163,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 13,916 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 13,558 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 13,340 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 12,446 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 12,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 11,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2008 11,285 miles

handbrake u/bal.

wipers, front bearing play, body damaged, multi weld repair to underside

Fail 14 May 2008 11,284 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

wipers, front bearing play, body damaged, multi weld repair to underside

Pass 1 Jun 2007 11,144 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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RGC 725L is a 1973 Volkswagen Buggy in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RGC 725L, 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.

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What year was RGC 725L registered?

RGC 725L is a 1973 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 28 February 1973.

Is RGC 725L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGC 725L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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