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LAH 162A

1963 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Green Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,540 mi
Last recorded91,540 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Beach Buggy66,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAH 162A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,540 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 May 2018 91,518 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,745 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 89,643 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,414 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 89,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,321 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 89,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 89,130 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 88,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 7 May 2011 88,410 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 87,770 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 87,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 87,618 miles

Battery insecure

Both front tyres becomming cracked on side walls.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,618 miles

Battery insecure

Both front tyres becomming cracked on side walls.

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 87,449 miles

Battery insecure

Both front tyres becomming cracked on side walls.

Slight freeplay in nearside front wheel bearing

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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LAH 162A is a 1963 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Green with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,187 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 LAH 162A, 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 63 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 LAH 162A registered?

LAH 162A is a 1963 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 25 July 1963.

Is LAH 162A safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAH 162A shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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