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XKP 615J

1971 Volkswagen Buggy

Orange Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,655 mi
Last recorded17,655 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Buggy27,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKP 615J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 17,655 miles

Both front axle pins have slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2022 17,646 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front axle pins have slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2018 16,458 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 15,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,037 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 15,037 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 14,386 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

off side steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 27 May 2011 14,071 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 14,068 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 14,064 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 13,872 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,682 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 13,682 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,195 miles

nearside handbrake effort much lower than offside,

Fail 10 May 2006 13,182 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

nearside handbrake effort low.

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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XKP 615J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy in Orange with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,585 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 XKP 615J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XKP 615J is a 1971 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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