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D19 BUG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,028 mi
Last recorded94,028 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD19 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 94,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 88,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing/wheel arch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield panel loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 82,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex gauze joint damaged/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LEDs only half working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 82,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex gauze joint damaged/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LEDs only half working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 77,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 74,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 71,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,637 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,906 miles

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,992 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 49,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

TPMS light indicates low tyre pressures

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,007 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,064 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,997 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 23,997 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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D19 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D19 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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D19 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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