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BO51 BUG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,883 mi
Last recorded105,883 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 105,883 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 102,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 99,575 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 99,573 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 96,033 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 91,546 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve clamps heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 80,757 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 70,411 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 70,411 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 58,697 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2017 47,265 miles

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted, obscuring view to some testable components.

Pass 7 Nov 2015 24,808 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

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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BO51 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BO51 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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What year was BO51 BUG registered?

BO51 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is BO51 BUG safe to buy?

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