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L541 KAR

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,355 mi
Last recorded76,355 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL541 KAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 76,355 miles

Lower ENG MOUNT LOSE

Pass 31 Oct 2024 72,456 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 72,456 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 69,039 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2022 63,937 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 59,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,077 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 48,185 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 48,141 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 39,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 30,528 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,846 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,949 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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L541 KAR is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 L541 KAR, 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 L541 KAR registered?

L541 KAR is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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The MOT history for L541 KAR 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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