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M7 KVY

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,131 mi
Last recorded60,131 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 KVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 60,131 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 58,324 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 56,013 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 53,082 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 49,872 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 45,991 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 41,065 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 38,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 36,523 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 34,061 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 31,485 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,863 miles

Coolant Level On Minimum

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre Has a Spring Within The Tread

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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M7 KVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M7 KVY, 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 M7 KVY registered?

M7 KVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is M7 KVY safe to buy?

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