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DE12 DBO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,919 mi
Last recorded57,919 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 DBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 57,919 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 55,638 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 53,125 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in front windscreen outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 50,272 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 50,272 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 48,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 41,933 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 37,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,800 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,582 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 30,582 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,664 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,327 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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DE12 DBO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc 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 DE12 DBO, 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 DE12 DBO registered?

DE12 DBO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is DE12 DBO safe to buy?

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