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KU12 YNB

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,952 mi
Last recorded58,952 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 YNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,952 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre close to cords / inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2021 58,951 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s front tyre close to cords / inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2020 54,930 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 50,620 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 45,596 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,161 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 33,258 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,488 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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KU12 YNB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KU12 YNB, 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 KU12 YNB registered?

KU12 YNB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is KU12 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 YNB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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