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SJT 304K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,136 mi
Last recorded74,136 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJT 304K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 74,136 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 74,006 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,972 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 73,954 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 73,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,536 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,492 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 75,481 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,421 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 73,547 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 73,268 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,962 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,629 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 72,270 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 71,849 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 71,505 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 71,499 miles

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

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

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

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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SJT 304K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJT 304K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJT 304K registered?

SJT 304K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 July 1972.

Is SJT 304K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJT 304K shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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