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XYD 800H

1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,154 mi
Last recorded5,154 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy26,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYD 800H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 5,154 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 3,262 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 1,186 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 3,654 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 2,778 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 2,739 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,031 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 13,967 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 13,808 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,045 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beach Buggy?

Based on 2,577 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
230
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
299
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Headlamp aim too low 64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
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XYD 800H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 26,942 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beach Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XYD 800H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beach Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XYD 800H registered?

XYD 800H is a 1970 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 12 February 1970.

Is XYD 800H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYD 800H shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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