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SBY 8L

1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,414 mi
Last recorded4,414 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy16,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBY 8L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 4,414 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,871 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 59,871 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear parking brake low on effort

Fail 31 May 2012 59,871 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front seats have movement in the runners making them loose but not insecure

Pass 20 May 2011 59,723 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 59,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 59,462 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 59,255 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,179 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,748 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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SBY 8L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SBY 8L, 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 SBY 8L registered?

SBY 8L is a 1973 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 18 June 1973.

Is SBY 8L safe to buy?

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