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N12 HLH

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,095 mi
Last recorded76,095 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 HLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 76,095 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 76,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 79,079 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable - (Marked)

Pass 6 Sep 2024 67,663 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 73,186 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 66,112 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 60,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 60,161 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 57,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside wiper blade smearing

Pass 1 Sep 2022 52,525 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 38,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 28,965 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 18,084 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 17,833 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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N12 HLH is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 27,218 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 N12 HLH, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N12 HLH registered?

N12 HLH is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 2018.

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