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VML 163F

1996 Volkswagen Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,148 mi
Last recorded16,148 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVML 163F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2015 16,148 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,378 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 15,163 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 15,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

head lights no cut of patern straight beam

Pass 22 Sep 2005 15,026 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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VML 163F is a 1996 Volkswagen Buggy in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VML 163F, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VML 163F registered?

VML 163F is a 1996 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 3 July 1996.

Is VML 163F safe to buy?

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