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AK12 EWW

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,750 mi
Last recorded88,750 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 88,750 miles

ALL, REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED.

Nearside Rear UNDER BODY GUARD /DAMAGED,INSICURE,

TPMS LAMP ON.

Fail 28 Nov 2024 88,794 miles

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

ALL, REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED.

Nearside Rear UNDER BODY GUARD /DAMAGED,INSICURE,

TPMS LAMP ON.

Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,099 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 86,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 74,165 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 74,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake wear indicator light on dash

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 10 May 2019 37,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 37,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 49,480 miles

Front Tyre outer walls minor curb damage x2

Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,795 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,632 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,339 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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AK12 EWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK12 EWW, 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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AK12 EWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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