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STW 936K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,435 mi
Last recorded7,435 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTW 936K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 7,435 miles

Front lower valance panel holed and corroded

Front nearside and offside seat backs play and offside front seat runners play

Nearside Front Lower arm ball-joint - vertical play

Rear exhaust silencer joints - blow

nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 6,359 miles

Front Lower nearside and offside suspension arm ball-joints vertical play

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front Lower suspension arm prescribed area - corroded

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front seat runners - Play

Offside Rear jacking point - holed and corroded

Rear nearside and offside inner wheel arch fillets - holed and corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 6,342 miles

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

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

Front Lower nearside and offside suspension arm ball-joints vertical play

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front Lower suspension arm prescribed area - corroded

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front seat runners - Play

Offside Rear jacking point - holed and corroded

Rear nearside and offside inner wheel arch fillets - holed and corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 4,440 miles

nearside and offside front seat backs - play

nearside and offside rear wheel arch fillet panels corroded

offside front wheel bearing noisy

offside rear jacking point sill holed and corroded - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 20 Oct 2014 4,419 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside front headlight image diffused

nearside and offside front seat backs - play

nearside and offside rear wheel arch fillet panels corroded

offside front wheel bearing noisy

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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STW 936K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 STW 936K, 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 STW 936K?

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What year was STW 936K registered?

STW 936K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 1972.

Is STW 936K safe to buy?

The MOT history for STW 936K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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