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STC 64S

1978 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

71,782 mi
Last recorded71,782 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle45,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTC 64S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 71,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Almost cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,782 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 71,782 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 71,782 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,782 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,782 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 71,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 71,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,782 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 71,782 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pump to carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 71,782 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,782 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,782 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 71,782 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,782 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,782 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,782 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 71,782 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,782 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 41,407 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,782 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 7 Aug 2012 71,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,782 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 71,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,782 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,782 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 71,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 71,782 miles

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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STC 64S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 STC 64S, 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 STC 64S registered?

STC 64S is a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 April 1978.

Is STC 64S safe to buy?

The MOT history for STC 64S shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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