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BDW 933T

1979 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

16,952 mi
Last recorded16,952 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDW 933T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,952 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery tray repaired but not considered inappropriate

Fail 10 Aug 2015 16,926 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

batt tray split open

rusty around pedal box

Pass 8 Jun 2013 16,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front shock absorber perished

Fail 20 Jul 2012 16,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,428 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 15,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 14,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,395 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 14,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake drum locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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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BDW 933T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BDW 933T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BDW 933T registered?

BDW 933T is a 1979 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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The MOT history for BDW 933T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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