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B23 BUG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,935 mi
Last recorded121,935 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 121,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 119,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs face pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge ,** strong advise change before wearing through to cords ** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails one in shoulder

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 119,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right hand bush split/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs face pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge ,** strong advise change before wearing through to cords ** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails one in shoulder

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 113,155 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 113,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 106,057 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 99,999 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 93,009 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,405 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 82,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,981 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 73,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,970 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,897 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,556 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,108 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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B23 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B23 BUG, 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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B23 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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