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FX12 NCV

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,199 mi
Last recorded87,199 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 NCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 87,199 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 87,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 80,282 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 80,125 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,452 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 72,452 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 65,937 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 59,581 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,126 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 53,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,661 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,272 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 38,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2015 27,706 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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FX12 NCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FX12 NCV, 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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What year was FX12 NCV registered?

FX12 NCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is FX12 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 NCV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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