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WFY 757L

1973 Volkswagen Buggy

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Buggy15,691 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFY 757L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 3 miles

Nearside Front brake hose retaining clip missing

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine mount bolt does not rear lockin devise

Fail 15 Oct 2025 1 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure bolt missing (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Body mounting fixings missing both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system going into flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake hose retaining clip missing

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine mount bolt does not rear lockin devise

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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WFY 757L is a 1973 Volkswagen Buggy in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 15,691 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 WFY 757L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WFY 757L registered?

WFY 757L is a 1973 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is WFY 757L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFY 757L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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