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M66 GEN

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,506 mi
Last recorded79,506 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 GEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 79,506 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs have corrosion on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,073 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,192 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 74,190 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 72,795 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,544 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 70,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,149 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,610 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 59,600 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

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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M66 GEN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M66 GEN, 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 M66 GEN registered?

M66 GEN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is M66 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M66 GEN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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