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ALC 813A

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,537 mi
Last recorded57,537 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 813A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,537 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 57,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

light binding from offside rear brake.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,488 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 57,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,426 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 57,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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ALC 813A is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ALC 813A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALC 813A registered?

ALC 813A is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is ALC 813A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALC 813A shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALC 813A have outstanding finance?

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