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L3 SKO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,386 mi
Last recorded27,386 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 SKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 27,386 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 25,428 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 25,095 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 24,273 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 20,825 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 20,297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 20,110 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 19,961 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 19,887 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,726 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 19,045 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,618 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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L3 SKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L3 SKO, 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 L3 SKO registered?

L3 SKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is L3 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 SKO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L3 SKO have outstanding finance?

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