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AKG 686A

1963 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,903 mi
Last recorded1,903 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Beach Buggy66,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKG 686A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2017 1,903 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 1,879 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 1,878 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 1,842 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 1,841 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 1,820 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 1,792 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 1,758 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 1,698 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly loose

washers intermittant

Pass 30 Jul 2007 1,641 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 1,488 miles

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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AKG 686A is a 1963 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AKG 686A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKG 686A registered?

AKG 686A is a 1963 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 21 August 1963.

Is AKG 686A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKG 686A shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AKG 686A have outstanding finance?

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