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E5 ANG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,381 mi
Last recorded115,381 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 ANG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 115,381 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 115,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Coolant leak of engine ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 105,577 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 105,577 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working In bumper, LED Unit (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint should have 3 bolts connecting to lower arm, this side only has 2. Appears 1 has broken and or been sheared off

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,517 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 84,517 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 75,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer PIN HOLE IN CV BOOT

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 66,492 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer PIN HOLE IN CV BOOT

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 58,162 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 58,160 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 48,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside rear tyre low on tread 3mm approx

Fail 25 Oct 2017 38,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside front tyre 3mm approx. tread left

Pass 28 Oct 2016 28,207 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 28,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,168 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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E5 ANG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 E5 ANG, 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 E5 ANG registered?

E5 ANG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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