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4 TXK

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,205 mi
Last recorded76,205 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 TXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 76,202 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 68,540 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 61,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 58,670 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2021 52,112 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,170 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 48,170 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 45,499 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 45,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 42,279 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 34,813 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 23,204 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,837 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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4 TXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 4 TXK, 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 4 TXK registered?

4 TXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is 4 TXK safe to buy?

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