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E15 SKE

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,850 mi
Last recorded54,850 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 SKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 54,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axel has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2025 52,313 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 45,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 37,149 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 37,333 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 32,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 30,398 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 29,339 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 24,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 21,151 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 18,353 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 18,328 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 15,710 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 15,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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E15 SKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E15 SKE, 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 E15 SKE registered?

E15 SKE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is E15 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E15 SKE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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