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L22 LKK

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,986 mi
Last recorded100,986 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 LKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 100,986 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 96,101 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 92,212 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 88,210 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,527 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 83,527 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 77,381 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 77,381 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 70,461 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 59,405 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 59,405 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,350 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 48,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 39,466 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 39,466 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,240 miles

front brake discs pitted and scored

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L22 LKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 L22 LKK, 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 L22 LKK registered?

L22 LKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is L22 LKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 LKK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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