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PGT 203E

1967 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,128 mi
Last recorded64,128 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen Beach Buggy4,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGT 203E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1967
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,128 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise rubber fuel pipe has been cable tied to clutch cable

Fail 26 Jun 2019 64,125 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advise rubber fuel pipe has been cable tied to clutch cable

Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,719 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,324 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 63,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,157 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 62,888 miles

slight cracking in side wall on o/s front tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2013 62,801 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,749 miles

slight cracking on o/s front tyre side wall

washer pipe leaking

Fail 9 Jun 2011 62,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight cracking on o/s front tyre side wall

washer pipe leaking

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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PGT 203E is a 1967 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 4,985 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 PGT 203E, 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 59 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 PGT 203E registered?

PGT 203E is a 1967 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 23 June 1967.

Is PGT 203E safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGT 203E shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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