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P88 CSR

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,769 mi
Last recorded48,769 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 CSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 48,769 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 47,446 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,285 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 44,879 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 43,997 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 42,479 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 41,266 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 39,166 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 35,690 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 23,682 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 23,682 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,245 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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P88 CSR is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow 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 P88 CSR, 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 P88 CSR registered?

P88 CSR is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is P88 CSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P88 CSR 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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