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CP61 ZTF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,472 mi
Last recorded97,472 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 ZTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 97,472 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 97,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 92,588 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,699 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 85,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 78,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,654 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 64,279 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 58,029 miles

both front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 49,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 49,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,177 miles

front tyres close to legal limit 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,546 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 34,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush pulled out (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,220 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 28,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 20,479 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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CP61 ZTF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CP61 ZTF, 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

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What year was CP61 ZTF registered?

CP61 ZTF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is CP61 ZTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 ZTF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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