MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brakes slightly uneven
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
slight play in nearside front king pin
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beach Buggy?
Based on 2,577 MOT tests across 299 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RSL 216 is a 1961 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Purple with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
Across all 1961 Volkswagen Beach Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 17,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 RSL 216, 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 65 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 RSL 216 registered?
RSL 216 is a 1961 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 24 May 1961.
Is RSL 216 safe to buy?
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