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L31 LCD

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,230 mi
Last recorded97,230 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 LCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,230 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 93,862 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,718 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre And Nearside rear ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 78,767 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 78,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,786 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 67,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 65,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 65,619 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Valve stem seriously misaligned Both front valves (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,401 miles

NO BLIP DETECTED ON EMISSIONS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 59,350 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

advise o/s outer sill damaged

advise o/s/f tyre valve heavily perished/deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,023 miles

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 3 Aug 2017 50,310 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 50,310 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,140 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 32,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no emissions output - dpf fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2015 32,725 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no emissions output - dpf fitted

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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L31 LCD is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L31 LCD, 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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L31 LCD is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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