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TSJ 940

1957 Volkswagen Buggy

Multi-colour Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,367 mi
Last recorded5,367 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSJ 940
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBuggy
Year1957
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 5,367 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside & nearside front seatbelts not fitted.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 5,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 May 2010 1,291 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 748 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 748 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 717 miles

play in both offside track rod ends

slight play in steering

Fail 17 Jun 2006 715 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

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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TSJ 940 is a 1957 Volkswagen Buggy in Multi-colour with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TSJ 940, 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 69 years old, this Volkswagen Buggy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TSJ 940 is a 1957 Volkswagen Buggy, first registered on 23 October 1957.

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The MOT history for TSJ 940 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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