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BO04 OPY

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,710 mi
Last recorded109,710 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO04 OPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 109,710 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 109,708 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 103,027 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 98,915 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 98,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,659 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 90,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,480 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 82,477 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,260 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Oct 2018 57,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,376 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,583 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 11,549 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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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BO04 OPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BO04 OPY, 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 BO04 OPY registered?

BO04 OPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is BO04 OPY safe to buy?

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