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LC12 ZGN

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,062 mi
Last recorded41,062 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 ZGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 41,062 miles

Front Bumper partially detached on nearside but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 39,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 35,857 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 33,450 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 33,448 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 31,126 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 31,126 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 28,705 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 28,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 26,551 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 23,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 20,242 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 2mm, [Bridgestone Turanza 215/55 X R17V].

Offside front tyre tread worn don to 3mm and worn out on inner edge. [215/55 X R17V].

Pass 3 Oct 2016 17,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,621 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 ZGN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LC12 ZGN, 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 LC12 ZGN registered?

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

Is LC12 ZGN safe to buy?

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