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SYM 737

1956 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

35,083 mi
Last recorded35,083 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1956 Volkswagen Beetle36,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYM 737
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1956
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,083 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 35,083 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 34,950 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,801 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 30,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

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

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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SYM 737 is a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 SYM 737, 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.

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SYM 737 is a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1956.

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