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ADV 767A

1961 Volkswagen Buggy

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

440 mi
Last recorded440 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1961 Volkswagen Buggy23,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 767A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 440 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 392 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 3,504 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 290 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 269 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres are perished

Pass 19 Jan 2007

exhaust system modified

Fail 27 Oct 2006

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

exhaust system modified

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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ADV 767A is a 1961 Volkswagen Buggy in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1961 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 23,964 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 ADV 767A, 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 65 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ADV 767A registered?

ADV 767A is a 1961 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 2 October 1961.

Is ADV 767A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADV 767A shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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