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K18 GET

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,488 mi
Last recorded75,488 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 GET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 75,488 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,703 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,606 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,834 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 31,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 23,617 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 23,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K18 GET is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 K18 GET, 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 K18 GET registered?

K18 GET is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is K18 GET safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 GET shows 7 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.

Does K18 GET have outstanding finance?

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