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FFF 1N

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,780 mi
Last recorded111,780 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFF 1N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 111,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 103,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 96,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **1.6mm tread** and cracking - 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **1.6mm tread** and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 90,145 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 27 Apr 2022 86,211 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 82,608 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 82,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 80,165 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm & wear to edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm & wear to edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,010 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 33,988 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 29,383 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FFF 1N is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FFF 1N, 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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FFF 1N is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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