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KC04 COB

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,064 mi
Last recorded146,064 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 COB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 146,064 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 138,268 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 125,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 111,538 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 102,113 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,108 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,950 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 68,001 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 68,001 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,285 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,035 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 22,337 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 22,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KC04 COB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KC04 COB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KC04 COB registered?

KC04 COB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is KC04 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC04 COB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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