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WJL 464L

1973 Volkswagen Buggy

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,330 mi
Last recorded67,330 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Buggy15,691 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJL 464L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,330 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,684 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 62,958 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,892 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 59,263 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 59,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2015 8,139 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,052 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,695 miles

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

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

both front tyres have cracks in sidewall rubber

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,629 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 54,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,685 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,264 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,960 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 50,938 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,033 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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WJL 464L is a 1973 Volkswagen Buggy in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJL 464L, 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.

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What year was WJL 464L registered?

WJL 464L is a 1973 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 19 January 1973.

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