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596 YUC

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,467 mi
Last recorded11,467 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration596 YUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 11,467 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges and walls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 11,425 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 11,369 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 11,261 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 11,046 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 11,046 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 1,054 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 9,750 miles

Fuel pipe at front preished under tank

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 9,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe at front preished under tank

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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596 YUC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 596 YUC, 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 596 YUC registered?

596 YUC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is 596 YUC safe to buy?

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