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937 CVE

1963 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 4cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Beach Buggy66,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration937 CVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 3 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,604 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 96,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,266 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,813 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,101 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 95,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.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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937 CVE is a 1963 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 4cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,187 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 937 CVE, 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 63 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 937 CVE registered?

937 CVE is a 1963 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 8 May 1963.

Is 937 CVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 937 CVE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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