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OY12 LRX

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,775 mi
Last recorded61,775 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 LRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 61,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 61,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 59,593 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 56,486 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 56,011 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 23 Aug 2022 55,709 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 53,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 43,711 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 39,989 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 35,244 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 32,078 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,301 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 20,333 miles

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

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

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 LRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OY12 LRX, 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 OY12 LRX registered?

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

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The MOT history for OY12 LRX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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