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J16 JXM

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests38 (30 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,226 mi
Last recorded137,226 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 JXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

30 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 137,226 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2026 137,226 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration cracked

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))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 12 Jul 2025 134,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 52,738 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded including suspension parts front and rear

Fail 27 Jul 2024 52,736 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side n/s and o/s sills corroded holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded including suspension parts front and rear

Pass 16 Jan 2024 131,424 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 51,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 51,290 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 127,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 51,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 123,839 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 50,212 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 50,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 117,876 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 49,702 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 110,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,849 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 104,182 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,822 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,341 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 98,331 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 46,854 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 46,854 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,729 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 45,548 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,294 miles

Front tyres are low on very outer edges and have cracks through the tread pattern

Fail 7 Jul 2015 73,294 miles

Front tyres are low on very outer edges and have cracks through the tread pattern

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,638 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,331 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,210 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,218 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,747 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 32,746 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf brake slight binding (poss siezed caliper)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,212 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,428 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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J16 JXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J16 JXM, 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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J16 JXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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