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PJ12 SWF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,828 mi
Last recorded43,828 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 SWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 43,828 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 40,648 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 40,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 35,066 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 34,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 33,205 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 33,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 31,512 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 31,508 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 29,164 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 29,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 26,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 24,100 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 24,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 21,983 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 21,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 18,604 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres low tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 18,589 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres low tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,684 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 12,390 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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PJ12 SWF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJ12 SWF, 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 PJ12 SWF registered?

PJ12 SWF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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