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FTX 697C

1965 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,013 mi
Last recorded9,013 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Beach Buggy9,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTX 697C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 9,013 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 8,679 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 8,417 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 8,057 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 7,773 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 7,772 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 7,510 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 6,189 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 6,189 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 5,099 miles

play in king pins and trunion joints

Pass 3 Jul 2010 4,834 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 3,898 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 3,118 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 2,850 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 2,847 miles

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.

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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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.

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