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BL12 FVV

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,675 mi
Last recorded59,675 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 FVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 59,675 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted0

tpms light on

Pass 20 Dec 2024 55,145 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 55,134 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 52,713 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 48,740 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,461 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 40,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 39,115 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 37,099 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,629 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 20,806 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn 215/55/17

Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,853 miles

tyre(s) deteriorated inside tread

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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BL12 FVV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BL12 FVV, 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 BL12 FVV registered?

BL12 FVV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BL12 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 FVV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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