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RUK 558L

1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,399 mi
Last recorded3,399 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy20,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUK 558L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 May 2015 3,399 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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RUK 558L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RUK 558L, 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.

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What year was RUK 558L registered?

RUK 558L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is RUK 558L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUK 558L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUK 558L have outstanding finance?

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