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L111 LTJ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,135 mi
Last recorded41,135 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 LTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 41,135 miles

under shields covering testable items

Fail 17 Oct 2025 41,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under shields covering testable items

Pass 18 Oct 2024 37,452 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 34,496 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 31,705 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 29,211 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 27,615 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 24,934 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 21,901 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 18,170 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 14,936 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 14,935 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2015 11,437 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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L111 LTJ 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 L111 LTJ, 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 L111 LTJ registered?

L111 LTJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is L111 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 LTJ 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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