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WAS 851

1962 Volkswagen Buggy

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,398 mi
Last recorded12,398 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1962 Volkswagen Buggy22,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAS 851
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1962
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 May 2011 12,398 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 12,398 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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WAS 851 is a 1962 Volkswagen Buggy in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 22,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WAS 851, 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 64 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of WAS 851?

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What year was WAS 851 registered?

WAS 851 is a 1962 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 12 July 1962.

Is WAS 851 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAS 851 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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