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CYC 263A

1953 Volkswagen Buggy

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 263A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1953
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022

Both park brake cable outer sheaths poor.

Multiple repairs to o/s floor pan.

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/s/f chassis to body missing x1 fixing.

O/s/r axle gaiter weeping oil.

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to n/s floor pan.

Fail 20 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted And fouling tyre on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Trailing arm brake pipe requires new hose clip. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted And fouling tyre on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Brake light switch wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing Tie rod end requires split pin. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Both park brake cable outer sheaths poor.

Multiple repairs to o/s floor pan.

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/s/f chassis to body missing x1 fixing.

O/s/f lower axle grease nipple missing.

O/s/f upper king pin grease nipple missing.

O/s/r axle gaiter weeping oil.

O/s/r hub leaking oil (from back plate to 1/2 shaft.)

O/s/r park brake effort poor

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to n/s floor pan.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,944 miles

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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CYC 263A is a 1953 Volkswagen Buggy in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CYC 263A, 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 73 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CYC 263A registered?

CYC 263A is a 1953 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 9 November 1953.

Is CYC 263A safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYC 263A shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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