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VWB 727

2003 Volkswagen Buggy

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,857 mi
Last recorded41,857 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWB 727
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 41,857 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,844 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,821 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 41,650 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 41,419 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,332 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 41,332 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 38,847 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,721 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,669 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 33,351 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,351 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,282 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 38,282 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,142 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 38,140 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,813 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 37,813 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 37,594 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 36,828 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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VWB 727 is a 2003 Volkswagen Buggy in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWB 727, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VWB 727 registered?

VWB 727 is a 2003 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is VWB 727 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWB 727 shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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