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N16 SUE

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,050 mi
Last recorded54,050 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 SUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 54,050 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 50,467 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 46,649 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 46,649 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 43,407 miles

rear tyres perished.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 39,087 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 35,715 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 31,946 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 27,733 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 23,268 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 18,308 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 13,456 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 13,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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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N16 SUE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N16 SUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N16 SUE registered?

N16 SUE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is N16 SUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 SUE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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