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SDY 722

1962 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Orange Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,340 mi
Last recorded40,340 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1962 Volkswagen Beach Buggy37,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDY 722
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1962
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 40,340 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 40,340 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,340 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 40,340 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 40,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2017 40,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 28 Oct 2016 40,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,508 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 38,508 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 36,505 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,553 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,115 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 30,915 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 29,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,797 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,007 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 19,192 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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SDY 722 is a 1962 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Orange with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1962 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 37,006 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 SDY 722, 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 64 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 SDY 722 registered?

SDY 722 is a 1962 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 1 July 1962.

Is SDY 722 safe to buy?

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