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LB12 HHT

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,164 mi
Last recorded82,164 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 HHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 82,164 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 79,766 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small splits. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 79,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small splits. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 77,072 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 72,988 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 72,988 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter is split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 68,049 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 64,956 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush major play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut to cord in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,553 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 60,553 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,281 miles

ignition barrel stiff

Fail 27 Jul 2018

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ignition barrel stiff

Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,370 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,803 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,775 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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LB12 HHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LB12 HHT, 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 LB12 HHT registered?

LB12 HHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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