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P88 UGG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,085 mi
Last recorded95,085 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 UGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 95,085 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 90,727 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 86,568 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 82,516 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 82,514 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 78,249 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 78,249 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 70,347 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 54,952 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 54,952 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 35,245 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 30,354 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,322 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,212 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 UGG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UGG, 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 UGG registered?

P88 UGG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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