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N28 NES

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,105 mi
Last recorded73,105 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 NES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 73,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 70,826 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 68,470 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 68,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 64,683 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 60,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 57,148 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,105 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 54,073 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,645 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 48,618 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,072 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 25,764 miles

uneven wear o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2014 19,790 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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N28 NES is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N28 NES, 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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N28 NES is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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