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VPM 81H

1970 Volkswagen Buggy

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,532 mi
Last recorded75,532 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Buggy35,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPM 81H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,532 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,854 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,349 miles

Offside Rear bearing slightly rough

Fail 3 Jul 2017 74,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear bearing slightly rough

Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,860 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 73,856 miles

Direction indicators not working cannot tell from distance the flash (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 73,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 7,291 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 7,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2010 7,133 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,006 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,949 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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VPM 81H is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 35,407 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 VPM 81H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VPM 81H registered?

VPM 81H is a 1970 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 7 April 1970.

Is VPM 81H safe to buy?

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