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STK 997L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,135 mi
Last recorded97,135 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTK 997L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 97,135 miles

Oil leak ()

Throttle linkage temperamental

Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

steering box arm slight play

Fail 21 Oct 2016 96,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Steering retaining device missing track rod (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch by axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

steering box arm slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,639 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak.

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 95,495 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

N/S/R quater panel rusty by boot

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 997L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc 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 997L, 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 STK 997L registered?

STK 997L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is STK 997L safe to buy?

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