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STN 131F

1984 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,839 mi
Last recorded95,839 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Beetle42,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTN 131F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 95,106 miles

n/s rear hub leaking oil

Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,988 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 94,149 miles

some wear in n/s/f hub bearings..dipped beam poor image/output..drivers seat back flexes..rear brake hose ferrules are rusted.

Fail 23 Aug 2013 94,149 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

some wear in n/s/f hub bearings..dipped beam poor image/output..drivers seat back flexes..rear brake hose ferrules are rusted.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,292 miles

NSF seatbelt frayed.

Under-body and chassis weak with corrosion.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 93,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NSR shocker lower nut not locked.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-body and chassis areas weak with corrosion.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 92,553 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,945 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,399 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,209 miles

Underbody generaly corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2006 82,209 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 82,177 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Track rod chaffing fuel pipe.

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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STN 131F is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 42,491 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 STN 131F, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was STN 131F registered?

STN 131F is a 1984 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 July 1984.

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