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KY12 VNO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,319 mi
Last recorded93,319 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 VNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 93,319 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 82,030 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 72,863 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,410 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 70,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 68,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 64,611 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 64,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 58,262 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 50,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,203 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,276 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 27 Feb 2015 21,824 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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KY12 VNO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 KY12 VNO, 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 KY12 VNO registered?

KY12 VNO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is KY12 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 VNO 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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