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GIL 8675

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,597 mi
Last recorded33,597 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 8675
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 33,597 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 31,579 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 28,223 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 25,009 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 20,303 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 16,239 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 13,170 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 10,358 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 8,603 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 7,003 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 5,336 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 3,510 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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GIL 8675 is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 GIL 8675, 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 GIL 8675 registered?

GIL 8675 is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is GIL 8675 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 8675 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GIL 8675 have outstanding finance?

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