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B33 UFO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,363 mi
Last recorded113,363 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB33 UFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 113,363 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 108,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 102,089 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 87,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 84,387 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Pass 15 Feb 2020 75,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 65,615 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 56,585 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 56,585 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 51,591 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,944 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 31,255 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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B33 UFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B33 UFO, 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 B33 UFO registered?

B33 UFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is B33 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B33 UFO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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