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XSK 484

1961 Volkswagen Buggy

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

10,590 mi
Last recorded10,590 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1961 Volkswagen Buggy23,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSK 484
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 10,590 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 10,590 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 10,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 10,590 miles

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

windscreen frame loose

Pass 18 Jun 2013 10,297 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 9,845 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 9,845 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 9,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 8,856 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 8,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 7,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 7,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Buggy?

Based on 2,410 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
279
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
position lamp(s) not working 46
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XSK 484 is a 1961 Volkswagen Buggy in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1961 Volkswagen Buggy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 23,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Buggy fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XSK 484, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Buggy typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 65 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XSK 484 registered?

XSK 484 is a 1961 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 7 September 1961.

Is XSK 484 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSK 484 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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