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LC12 XFX

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,887 mi
Last recorded54,887 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 XFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 54,887 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 54,887 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 50,370 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2024 48,750 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 48,356 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,736 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 47,734 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,911 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 39,158 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2018 33,075 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 33,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 25,793 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 21,450 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 16,416 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tread

Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,457 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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LC12 XFX 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 LC12 XFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC12 XFX registered?

LC12 XFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is LC12 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 XFX 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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