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MJ12 FFN

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,988 mi
Last recorded58,988 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 FFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 58,988 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 56,035 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 27 Jun 2024 52,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 50,049 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 50,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 46,687 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 43,336 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 40,070 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,427 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 31,873 miles

Nearside Front tyre splitting

Offside Front tyre splitting

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Pass 10 Jul 2017 27,781 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,645 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 16,471 miles

offside front tyre slight cut in tread

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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MJ12 FFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MJ12 FFN, 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 MJ12 FFN registered?

MJ12 FFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is MJ12 FFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ12 FFN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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