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SSJ 951

1956 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,568 mi
Last recorded4,568 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1956 Volkswagen Beetle36,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSJ 951
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1956
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 4,568 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

seat belts incomplete but not a requirement on this vehicle

surface corrion over many parts of underside

Fail 9 May 2012 4,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

seat belts incomplete but not a requirement on this vehicle

surface corrion over many parts of underside

Pass 31 May 2011 4,565 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 4,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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SSJ 951 is a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1956 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 36,400 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 SSJ 951, 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 70 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 SSJ 951?

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What year was SSJ 951 registered?

SSJ 951 is a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 1956.

Is SSJ 951 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSJ 951 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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