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AFK 430A

1962 Volkswagen Buggy

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,303 mi
Last recorded22,303 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1962 Volkswagen Buggy22,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 430A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 22,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise nearside wiper rubber perished

all steering and suspension components covered in red paint, including gaitors

throttle linkage sticky, recommend rectify

vehicle floor covered in thick underseal

Fail 28 Oct 2011 22,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise nearside wiper rubber perished

all steering and suspension components covered in red paint, including gaitors

throttle linkage sticky, recommend rectify

vehicle floor covered in thick underseal

Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,235 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 22,235 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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AFK 430A is a 1962 Volkswagen Buggy in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AFK 430A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFK 430A registered?

AFK 430A is a 1962 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 1 September 1962.

Is AFK 430A safe to buy?

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