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K8 XKP

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,504 mi
Last recorded105,504 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 XKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 105,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm 215/55/17w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, bonding splitting and coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting and bonding coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 91,004 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 74,831 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 74,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 55,408 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,703 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 43,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm bush deteriorated & collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 35,866 miles

Front brake discs slight lipped also pads 50% worn

Pass 18 Apr 2019 27,923 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Worn To Approx 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Worn To 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,094 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx 5mm (3.5.1g)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 23,094 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background Front & Rear (6.3.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx 5mm (3.5.1g)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 21,855 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 20,563 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f pads approx. 5mm (3.5.1g)

T.P.M.S Warning Light On.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 16,487 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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K8 XKP is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K8 XKP, 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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K8 XKP is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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