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AOD 647A

1963 Volkswagen Buggy

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,487 mi
Last recorded5,487 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Buggy45,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOD 647A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 5,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 5,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 5,278 miles

general wear in all front suspension components and joints

Fail 23 Jul 2015 5,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

general wear in all front suspension components and joints

Pass 15 Jul 2014 5,253 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 5,253 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,913 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 5,043 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 4,961 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2011 4,961 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2010 4,346 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 3,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 3,170 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 3,165 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AOD 647A is a 1963 Volkswagen Buggy in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 45,298 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 AOD 647A, 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 63 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AOD 647A is a 1963 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 2 April 1963.

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