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L700 BUG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,899 mi
Last recorded87,899 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 87,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025
Pass 1 Feb 2024 67,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 58,032 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 49,782 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 48,458 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2020 46,564 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 46,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 43,361 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 38,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 31,029 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 26,844 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2015 19,349 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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L700 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L700 BUG, 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 L700 BUG registered?

L700 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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The MOT history for L700 BUG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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