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152 JON

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,667 mi
Last recorded66,667 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration152 JON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 66,667 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 66,667 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 62,158 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2025 62,158 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 57,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 52,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 47,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 43,841 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 43,841 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slight split (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2021 43,841 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slight split (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 40,711 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 37,854 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 33,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 28,163 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 21,961 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 16,645 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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152 JON is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,902 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 152 JON, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 152 JON registered?

152 JON is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is 152 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 152 JON shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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