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FBL 950E

1967 Volkswagen Buggy

Black Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,866 mi
Last recorded23,866 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen Buggy21,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBL 950E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1967
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,866 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 23,692 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

bolt missing out of end cap of o/s/r arm cover

Fail 4 Dec 2013 23,679 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

bolt missing out of end cap of o/s/r arm cover

Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 20 Feb 2008 22,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 25 Oct 2007 22,821 miles

Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nsf tyre has hit upper wing at sometime

steering box has play

Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,977 miles

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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FBL 950E is a 1967 Volkswagen Buggy in Black with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 21,965 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 FBL 950E, 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 59 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FBL 950E registered?

FBL 950E is a 1967 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 20 July 1967.

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