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SNY 975

1955 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,761 mi
Last recorded47,761 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1955 Volkswagen Beetle29,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNY 975
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,761 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 46,977 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,283 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 36,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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SNY 975 is a 1955 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1955 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 29,964 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 Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SNY 975, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 71 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SNY 975?

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What year was SNY 975 registered?

SNY 975 is a 1955 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 1955.

Is SNY 975 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNY 975 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SNY 975 have outstanding finance?

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