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OE12 KRG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,978 mi
Last recorded53,978 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 KRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 53,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 53,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 53,122 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 51,395 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 50,707 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 50,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 50,094 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 50,072 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 43,215 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,737 miles

slight perishing and cracking to o/s/r tyre tread, tyre tread depths; both front and o/s/r 5.0mm, n/s/r 4.0mm, 215/55/17 94v

Pass 22 Jun 2017 28,809 miles

tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 215/55/17 94V.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 21,803 miles

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

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 2.5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 215/55/17 94V.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,788 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 3.5mm, o/s/f on 4mm, n/s/r on 5.5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 215/55/17 94V.

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 KRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OE12 KRG, 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 OE12 KRG registered?

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

Is OE12 KRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 KRG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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