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XKP 177A

1956 Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,530 mi
Last recorded70,530 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKP 177A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeach Buggy
Year1956
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,530 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,920 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 64,222 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 64,111 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 63,741 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 63,741 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 63,240 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 62,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 61,544 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 60,288 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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XKP 177A is a 1956 Volkswagen Beach Buggy in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XKP 177A, 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 70 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 XKP 177A registered?

XKP 177A is a 1956 Volkswagen Beach Buggy, first registered on 31 March 1956.

Is XKP 177A safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKP 177A shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XKP 177A have outstanding finance?

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