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SCK 189K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

38,511 mi
Last recorded38,511 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCK 189K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 38,511 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 35,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,319 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,311 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,758 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 28,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 28,357 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 27,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2013 27,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 May 2012 24,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 24,973 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 23,929 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,473 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 22,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 20,671 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 20,656 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 20,555 miles

Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

front number plate poor condition

o/s/r brake dragging slightly.

running boards corroded and poorly fitted

slight play in rear hubs

underside of vehicle corroding and heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2007 20,555 miles

underside of vehicle corroding and heavily undersealed

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

front number plate poor condition

o/s/r brake dragging slightly.

running boards corroded and poorly fitted

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,248 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 20,248 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SCK 189K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 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 SCK 189K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SCK 189K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 July 1972.

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