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STK 84L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Multi-colour Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,369 mi
Last recorded21,369 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTK 84L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 21,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable rubbing on speedo cable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,982 miles

Nearside Front steering arm/joint slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2016 20,966 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,358 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 19,328 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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STK 84L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Multi-colour with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 STK 84L, 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

How do I check the history of STK 84L?

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What year was STK 84L registered?

STK 84L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is STK 84L safe to buy?

The MOT history for STK 84L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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