MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,013 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brakes backing plates contaminted by oil
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brakes backing plates contaminted by oil
play in king pins and trunion joints
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear chassis heavily corroded,rear hub seals leaking,front king pins corroded,steering slight play
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beach Buggy?
Based on 2,577 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.
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FTX 697C is a 1965 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1965 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 9,322 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 FTX 697C, 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 61 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FTX 697C registered?
FTX 697C is a 1965 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 21 July 1965.
Is FTX 697C safe to buy?
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