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D1 HBA

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,727 mi
Last recorded97,727 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 HBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 97,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 87,949 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 87,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 84,198 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 77,917 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 77,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 68,629 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,718 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 62,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 61,345 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 61,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,850 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 56,800 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,680 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 46,413 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,982 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,460 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 22,270 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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D1 HBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D1 HBA, 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 D1 HBA registered?

D1 HBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is D1 HBA safe to buy?

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