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HWJ 706C

1965 Volkswagen Buggy

Yellow Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,980 mi
Last recorded13,980 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Buggy13,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWJ 706C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1965
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 13,980 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 13,973 miles

nearside and offside rear flexi brake pipes cable tied to axle

Pass 30 May 2012 13,845 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 12,698 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 12,698 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 10,817 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2008 10,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 10,590 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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HWJ 706C is a 1965 Volkswagen Buggy in Yellow with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1965 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 13,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWJ 706C, 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 61 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HWJ 706C registered?

HWJ 706C is a 1965 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 20 July 1965.

Is HWJ 706C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWJ 706C shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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