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KM56 RAN

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,663 mi
Last recorded111,663 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 RAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 111,663 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2025 111,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2024
Pass 6 Oct 2023 103,735 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 103,734 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 100,601 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp corroded slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 100,601 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp corroded slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 97,831 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 85,763 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 85,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,597 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 43,640 miles

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

eml on

Fail 27 Oct 2017 43,640 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

eml on

Pass 28 Oct 2016 31,306 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 23,106 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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KM56 RAN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KM56 RAN, 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 KM56 RAN registered?

KM56 RAN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is KM56 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM56 RAN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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