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CV12 KFC

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,437 mi
Last recorded80,437 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 KFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 80,437 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 80,437 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 78,496 miles

Both front tyre valve stems poor, advise replacement.

Center to rear box exhaust sleeve corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f outer cv boot throwing lots of grease, unable to see hole.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/s/f rearmost wishbone bush visually poor but no excess play.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Possible oil leak from o/s/r of engine. Sump bolt leaking oil.

Tpms warning lamp on.

Fail 17 Oct 2022 78,494 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Fuel hose leaking At high pressure pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front tyre valve stems poor, advise replacement.

Center to rear box exhaust sleeve corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f outer cv boot throwing lots of grease, unable to see hole.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/s/f rearmost wishbone bush visually poor but no excess play.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Possible oil leak from o/s/r of engine. Sump bolt leaking oil.

Tpms warning lamp on.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 76,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,460 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 72,453 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits oil leak (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 67,431 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre cracking/perished ()

Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,370 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017
Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,170 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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CV12 KFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV12 KFC, 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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CV12 KFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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