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VWD 234S

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,843 mi
Last recorded70,843 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWD 234S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 70,843 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 70,632 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 70,421 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 70,114 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 69,946 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,734 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 69,448 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 69,027 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,673 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 67,748 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 67,117 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 66,345 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 65,469 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 64,495 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,371 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,479 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 61,479 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 60,153 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 58,623 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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VWD 234S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 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 VWD 234S, 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 49 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 VWD 234S?

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What year was VWD 234S registered?

VWD 234S is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 December 1977.

Is VWD 234S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWD 234S shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VWD 234S have outstanding finance?

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