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N21 NVB

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,019 mi
Last recorded54,019 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 NVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 54,019 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 54,003 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 50,664 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 47,402 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 45,047 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 41,893 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 41,712 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 41,690 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 40,524 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,129 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 31,129 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,453 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 24,453 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 23,482 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 23,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/17 94V (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 21,787 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)

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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N21 NVB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N21 NVB, 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 N21 NVB registered?

N21 NVB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is N21 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 NVB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N21 NVB have outstanding finance?

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