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AGS 191D

1966 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1966 Volkswagen Beach Buggy11,827 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGS 191D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017
Fail 12 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Battery tray is inadequately welded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure mountings bolted through fibreglass body (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Passenger seatbelt mount bolted through fibreglass bodywork (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure rear o/s and n/s seat belts mounts are bolted though fibreglass lower and upper mounts. (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jul 2016 2 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,566 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 95,566 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2014 95,562 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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AGS 191D is a 1966 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1966 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 11,827 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 AGS 191D, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AGS 191D is a 1966 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 11 July 1966.

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