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OY12 LPA

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,379 mi
Last recorded63,379 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 LPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 63,379 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 61,323 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,559 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 11 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 53,970 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 11 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 50,726 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 50,726 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 46,641 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 42,490 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 42,489 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 33,094 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 33,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,767 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,173 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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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OY12 LPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY12 LPA, 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 OY12 LPA registered?

OY12 LPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is OY12 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY12 LPA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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