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CRX 948C

1965 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,358 mi
Last recorded40,358 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Beach Buggy9,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 948C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1965
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,358 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 40,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,356 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 40,352 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 40,352 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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CRX 948C is a 1965 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1965 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 9,322 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 Beach Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRX 948C, 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 61 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CRX 948C registered?

CRX 948C is a 1965 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 7 January 1965.

Is CRX 948C safe to buy?

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