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FRE 804B

1964 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

540 mi
Last recorded540 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1964 Volkswagen Beach Buggy2,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRE 804B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1964
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 540 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bolt loose

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 482 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 433 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 194 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 191 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 180 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2011 151 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 98 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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FRE 804B is a 1964 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1964 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 2,912 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 FRE 804B, 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 62 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FRE 804B?

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What year was FRE 804B registered?

FRE 804B is a 1964 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 7 February 1964.

Is FRE 804B safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRE 804B shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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