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OY12 LPF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,465 mi
Last recorded40,465 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 40,465 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 38,785 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 36,439 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 36,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 34,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 32,601 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 28,805 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 28,805 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front door mirror glass coming away from backing

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 27,354 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 25,266 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 25,265 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror glass loose

Pass 9 Aug 2018 21,563 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 21,563 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Spraying grease onto the brake caliper. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 17,817 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have outer sidewall damage

Pass 27 Jun 2016 13,824 miles

all tyres perishing/cracking between tread also nearside front perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,365 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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OY12 LPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey 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 OY12 LPF, 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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OY12 LPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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