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OE12 KOA

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,047 mi
Last recorded39,047 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 KOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 39,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Nov 2025 39,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 34,019 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 34,019 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2023 32,472 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 32,471 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 30,733 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 29,226 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 29,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 27,276 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 22,427 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 16,642 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 16,642 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2017 12,643 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 10,239 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 7,559 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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OE12 KOA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,390cc 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 OE12 KOA, 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 OE12 KOA registered?

OE12 KOA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is OE12 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 KOA 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.

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