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J333 JMO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,226 mi
Last recorded73,226 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 JMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 73,226 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 68,726 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 63,474 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 56,147 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 56,121 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,197 miles

Central under trays fitted unable to carry out a full inspection under vehicle

Fail 21 Jan 2022 48,190 miles

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

Central under trays fitted unable to carry out a full inspection under vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 37,750 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 33,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,613 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,387 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 26,288 miles

osr tyre punctured

Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,189 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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J333 JMO 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 85.7%.

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 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 J333 JMO, 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 J333 JMO registered?

J333 JMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is J333 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J333 JMO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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