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KRZ 1189

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,061 mi
Last recorded94,061 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRZ 1189
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 94,061 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 93,197 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 83,317 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 71,615 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,301 miles

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

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

tpms light is on!

Fail 27 Oct 2020 62,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush worn to excess! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush worn to excess! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

tpms light is on!

Pass 29 Oct 2019 58,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge! (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on!

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 58,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section clamp insecure! (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge! (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on!

Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,242 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,086 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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KRZ 1189 is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KRZ 1189, 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 KRZ 1189 registered?

KRZ 1189 is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is KRZ 1189 safe to buy?

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