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EX06 HOL

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,340 mi
Last recorded86,340 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 HOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 86,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped & worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Slight front brake imbalnce in application & release

Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,346 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Face only breaking on approximately 60% (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

O/S handbrake reading low

Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 64,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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EX06 HOL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX06 HOL, 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 EX06 HOL registered?

EX06 HOL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is EX06 HOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 HOL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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