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MJ53 BUG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,211 mi
Last recorded50,211 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 50,211 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 46,765 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Sides. ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 46,689 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Sides. ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 43,275 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 43,275 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake pad area corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake pad area corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 39,414 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 36,314 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 34,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 34,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 32,134 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 28,210 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 25,189 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 21,684 miles

Both front wiper blade rubbers split (ends of rubbers)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 16,876 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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MJ53 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ53 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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MJ53 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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