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JJ55 BUG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,229 mi
Last recorded37,229 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ55 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 37,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 34,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 32,204 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 32,202 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 31,051 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,843 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 28,431 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 26,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 25,270 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread blocks

Pass 5 Oct 2017 23,298 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 20,480 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 17 Sep 2015 17,296 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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JJ55 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JJ55 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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What year was JJ55 BUG registered?

JJ55 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is JJ55 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ55 BUG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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