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OAS 503

1954 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,596 mi
Last recorded18,596 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAS 503
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1954
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 18,596 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 18,433 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 17,899 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 17,384 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 17,382 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 16,330 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 15,050 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 14,825 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 13,690 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 11,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,405 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,915 miles

Donuts found on sump pan

Front wiper arms secured with donuts

Fail 20 Apr 2011 8,915 miles

Donuts found on sump pan

Front wiper arms secured with donuts

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 6,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 3,832 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 1,838 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 16 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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OAS 503 is a 1954 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OAS 503, 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 72 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 OAS 503 registered?

OAS 503 is a 1954 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 6 May 1954.

Is OAS 503 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAS 503 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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