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PKE 614L

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,325 mi
Last recorded81,325 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 614L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 81,325 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 81,325 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leaking under .

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 81,323 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leaking under .

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,461 miles

oil leak

slight play to drivers seat

Fail 26 Mar 2015 80,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

rear brake back plate damp

slight play to drivers seat

Pass 22 Mar 2014 78,618 miles

drivers seat locking devises missing

headlamps slightly out of focus

Fail 21 Mar 2014 78,618 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

drivers seat locking devises missing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,383 miles

rear lights slightly shorting out

Fail 8 Mar 2013 76,382 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear lights slightly shorting out

Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,121 miles

Movement in both front seat runners but secure.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear hub backplates have signs of dampness / oil but seems to be from a previous repair.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 74,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Movement in both front seat runners but secure.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear hub backplates have signs of dampness / oil but seems to be from a previous repair.

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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PKE 614L is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PKE 614L, 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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PKE 614L is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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