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M90 MLP

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,984 mi
Last recorded85,984 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 MLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 85,984 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 85,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 83,229 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 79,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,275 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 75,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 2 Nov 2020 62,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 5 Nov 2019 51,500 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,697 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,222 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 35,802 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 28,341 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 28,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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M90 MLP 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 73.3%.

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 M90 MLP, 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 M90 MLP registered?

M90 MLP is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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