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VAS 248

2003 Volkswagen Buggy

Purple Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,932 mi
Last recorded70,932 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAS 248
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 70,932 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 70,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering LOWER BUSH (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling FOULING BRAKE HOSE (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,932 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion on floor pan

Fail 24 Jul 2014 70,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

corrosion on floor pan

Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,932 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight dampness around gearbox

slight movement in offside wing mirror

Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,931 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,932 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 70,932 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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VAS 248 is a 2003 Volkswagen Buggy in Purple with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAS 248, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VAS 248 is a 2003 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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