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PN12 MMJ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,932 mi
Last recorded58,932 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 MMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 58,932 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 58,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 52,278 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 4 Jun 2024 49,985 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear offside front tyre inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2024 49,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2023 48,158 miles

chip in screen

Pass 24 Feb 2022 43,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 40,052 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 37,060 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 32,002 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 28,231 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 23,943 miles

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

n/s rear track rod bush slightly split

Fail 22 Feb 2017 23,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear track rod bush slightly split

Pass 26 Feb 2016 19,240 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 24 Feb 2015 15,192 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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PN12 MMJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 PN12 MMJ, 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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PN12 MMJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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