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LP04 BUG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,119 mi
Last recorded78,119 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP04 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 78,119 miles

Front front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2025 73,471 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 73,471 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn == rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn == rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 72,390 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 68,289 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,842 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 62,705 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 58,191 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 58,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,387 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 52,387 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 45,918 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 38,773 miles

Nearside Rear nsr brakes noisy but on visual inspection pad and disc ok

Offside Front osf shocker dust cover protector dropped

Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,964 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 25,446 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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LP04 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 LP04 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 LP04 BUG registered?

LP04 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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