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CB02 BUG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,268 mi
Last recorded90,268 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB02 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 90,268 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 78,952 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 74,134 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 74,134 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,661 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,089 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,063 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,822 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 43,644 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 43,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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CB02 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 CB02 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 CB02 BUG registered?

CB02 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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The MOT history for CB02 BUG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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