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N80 LAR

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,627 mi
Last recorded83,627 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 LAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 83,627 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 78,221 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 74,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 69,655 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 65,745 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 65,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,770 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded inside face

Rear brake discs worn and corroded inside face

Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,807 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 52,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 45,993 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 38,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,784 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,626 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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N80 LAR is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 N80 LAR, 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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What year was N80 LAR registered?

N80 LAR is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is N80 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N80 LAR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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