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HEX 456F

1968 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Red Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,088 mi
Last recorded94,088 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1968 Volkswagen Beach Buggy13,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 456F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,088 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,048 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 93,807 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 93,807 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2014 93,697 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 93,490 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 93,291 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 92,980 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 92,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 91,719 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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HEX 456F is a 1968 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1968 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 13,986 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 HEX 456F, 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 58 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 HEX 456F registered?

HEX 456F is a 1968 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 19 February 1968.

Is HEX 456F safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEX 456F shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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