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JH06 BUG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests31 (28 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.3%

Mileage

48,603 mi
Last recorded48,603 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH06 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

28 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 48,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 144,178 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 144,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2025 46,414 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 133,486 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 46,170 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 123,886 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 113,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 44,854 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 106,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,455 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,731 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 102,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,024 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have slight cracking to outer walls and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 94,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,428 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,550 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 28,068 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 28 Mar 2017 76,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,232 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 21,232 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' items hung on rear view mirror (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 71,460 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,256 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,144 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,329 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,169 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 36,074 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 24,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 18,480 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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JH06 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.3%.

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 JH06 BUG, 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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JH06 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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