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RCD 183G

1994 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,585 mi
Last recorded77,585 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCD 183G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,585 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,826 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,774 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 74,298 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,259 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 74,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear outer sill and sill end inadequate reapair but not in prescribed area

Pass 30 May 2012 74,060 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 74,060 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011
Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,860 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 73,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2009 73,778 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RCD 183G is a 1994 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCD 183G, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Beach Buggy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RCD 183G registered?

RCD 183G is a 1994 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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