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J30 CGX

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,092 mi
Last recorded127,092 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 CGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 127,092 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 126,744 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 120,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 114,338 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,376 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 99,368 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2021 98,585 miles

freeplay at handbrake

Fail 5 Jul 2021 98,583 miles

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

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

freeplay at handbrake

Pass 16 Jul 2020 94,376 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 94,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 81,500 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,126 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,279 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 29,997 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 29,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement consal bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,739 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

stone chip at centre area of windscreen

Fail 12 Sep 2015 21,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing low

stone chip at centre area of windscreen

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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J30 CGX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J30 CGX, 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 J30 CGX registered?

J30 CGX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is J30 CGX safe to buy?

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