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BN12 OJG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,971 mi
Last recorded35,971 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 OJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 35,971 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 33,190 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 28,900 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 26,092 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 23,053 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 23,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 20,273 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 15,653 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 11,633 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 7,590 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 4,391 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 2,669 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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BN12 OJG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BN12 OJG, 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

How do I check the history of BN12 OJG?

You can check the full history of BN12 OJG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN12 OJG registered?

BN12 OJG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is BN12 OJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 OJG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN12 OJG have outstanding finance?

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