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JBY 581J

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,269 mi
Last recorded45,269 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 581J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,276cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 May 2025 45,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 44,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 44,690 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 43,647 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,740 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 39,681 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,043 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 28,308 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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JBY 581J is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JBY 581J, 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 JBY 581J registered?

JBY 581J is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2012.

Is JBY 581J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 581J shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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