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EX12 CUU

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,631 mi
Last recorded68,631 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 CUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 68,631 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 64,493 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 64,445 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 61,970 miles

o/s front suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 1 Dec 2022 60,432 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 53,576 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 49,167 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 49,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 42,240 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 33,965 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 28,340 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 25,460 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 21,305 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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EX12 CUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EX12 CUU, 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 EX12 CUU registered?

EX12 CUU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EX12 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 CUU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX12 CUU have outstanding finance?

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