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SKS 141S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,627 mi
Last recorded54,627 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKS 141S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,627 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2021 54,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 53,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near front subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2020 53,648 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,612 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,182 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 52,182 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,480 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,159 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,544 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,104 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 48,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,233 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 47,233 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

heater control lever insecure

surface corrosion near side front quarter panal and off side under floor reinforcement

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,815 miles

different type brake resivoir cap fitted

surface corrossion near side front quarter panal

Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,494 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 46,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

during emmission test hc reading very high - suggest further investigation

surface corrosion near side front inner wing

Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight dampness on steering rack gaiter

suggest brake resivoir cap replaced with correct type

surface corrosion near side front inner wing adjacent to suspension mount

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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SKS 141S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 45,494 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 SKS 141S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SKS 141S registered?

SKS 141S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is SKS 141S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKS 141S shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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