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GWF 906D

1966 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,693 mi
Last recorded89,693 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Beach Buggy11,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWF 906D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 89,693 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,693 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 9,693 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Speedometer not fitted (6.7.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Smoke from wiring behind dash when lights and hazards on together

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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GWF 906D is a 1966 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 11,827 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 GWF 906D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GWF 906D?

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What year was GWF 906D registered?

GWF 906D is a 1966 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 13 July 1966.

Is GWF 906D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWF 906D shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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