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HJ12 OHP

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,310 mi
Last recorded116,310 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 OHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 116,310 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 110,432 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 110,428 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 96,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 82,362 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 82,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 68,406 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 68,404 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,159 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,704 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 56,543 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 56,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,265 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,313 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,551 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,533 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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HJ12 OHP is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ12 OHP, 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 HJ12 OHP registered?

HJ12 OHP is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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