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OE12 KPF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,359 mi
Last recorded79,359 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 79,359 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 71,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 63,079 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 63,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 54,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 47,936 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 47,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 40,344 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 37,219 miles

front tyres approaching wear markers and perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2019 32,244 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 25,779 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 25,779 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake discs excessively corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm & tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 156,401 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 10,106 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 10,106 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 KPF 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 75%.

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 KPF, 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 KPF registered?

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

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