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OYM 247A

1959 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

37,314 mi
Last recorded37,314 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYM 247A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1959
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2006 37,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.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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OYM 247A is a 1959 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 OYM 247A, 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 67 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OYM 247A registered?

OYM 247A is a 1959 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 14 September 1959.

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