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RVM 12

1955 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Purple Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

997 mi
Last recorded997 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVM 12
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1955
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 May 2011 997 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 979 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 783 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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RVM 12 is a 1955 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Purple with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RVM 12, 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 71 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 RVM 12 registered?

RVM 12 is a 1955 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 5 July 1955.

Is RVM 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVM 12 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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