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FL12 KWO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,049 mi
Last recorded51,049 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 KWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 51,049 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,082 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 42,290 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 23 Feb 2023 36,887 miles

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

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

underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 24 Feb 2022 32,251 miles

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

underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 25 Feb 2021 27,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 20 Feb 2020 24,034 miles

underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 5 Feb 2019 20,392 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 16,166 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 13,669 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 11,877 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 10,050 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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FL12 KWO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FL12 KWO, 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 FL12 KWO registered?

FL12 KWO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FL12 KWO safe to buy?

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