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AKG 723A

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,806 mi
Last recorded53,806 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKG 723A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,806 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 53,796 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 53,796 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 53,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside & Offside Front Brakes Binding (holding on)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,756 miles

Nearside front brake holding on Indicator switch delicate

Fail 12 Jul 2014 53,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake holding on Indicator switch delicate

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,697 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 53,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,412 miles

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

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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AKG 723A is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AKG 723A, 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 AKG 723A registered?

AKG 723A is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is AKG 723A safe to buy?

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