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L500 JMS

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,508 mi
Last recorded67,508 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 JMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 67,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2025 55,620 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 55,620 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2024 53,162 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 53,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 43,699 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 35,786 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 35,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front steering rack boot twisted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 27,894 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 25,927 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 23,313 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 18,570 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 13,755 miles

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Pass 5 Dec 2016 8,875 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 6,283 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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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L500 JMS is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L500 JMS, 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 L500 JMS registered?

L500 JMS is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is L500 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 JMS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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