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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Buggey

2 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Volkswagen Buggey vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Buggey has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,673 miles.

2
Vehicles
18
MOT tests
360
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Buggey problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Buggey MOT tests:

  • Other113%
  • Emissions & nuisance13%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Volkswagen Buggey MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Buggey MOT tests:

  1. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
  2. floor flexing at seat mounts (2 times)
  3. n/s/r tyre sidewall has slight damage (2 times)
  4. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  5. Front bumpstops split, Battery cover fitted, rear engine rail cracked, near side floor covered in silicone, N/s mirror glass missing, rollover bar insecure. (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) (1 times)
  8. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) (1 times)
  13. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  14. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  15. Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) (1 times)

Volkswagen Buggey pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1971 1 3 100% 36,146
1965 1 15 67% 13,200

Volkswagen Buggey reliability FAQ

Across 2 Volkswagen Buggey vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Buggey MOT issues are: Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b); floor flexing at seat mounts; n/s/r tyre sidewall has slight damage.

The typical Volkswagen Buggey in our data has covered around 24,673 miles.

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