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KK12 KAZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,771 mi
Last recorded69,771 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK12 KAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 69,771 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 69,171 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 67,487 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 67,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,674 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 65,672 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 62,318 miles

NSR park brake effort low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,281 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 56,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 53,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 45,871 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 39,454 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 31,486 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 23,050 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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KK12 KAZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KK12 KAZ, 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 KK12 KAZ registered?

KK12 KAZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is KK12 KAZ safe to buy?

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