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EO12 OBH

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,361 mi
Last recorded106,361 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 OBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 106,361 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 91,237 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 78,639 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 78,339 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 78,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 77,805 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 70,158 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 70,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 63,575 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,627 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 47,733 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,408 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face both front discs (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 39,408 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face both front discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 13,029 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 10,756 miles

Minor damage to nearside front outer wheel rim & tyre sidewall

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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EO12 OBH is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO12 OBH, 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 EO12 OBH registered?

EO12 OBH is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EO12 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 OBH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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