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PN12 UBE

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,670 mi
Last recorded47,670 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 47,670 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS BADLY CORRDED-ADVISE TO REPLACE ASAP

Pass 19 Aug 2024 45,954 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 45,954 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,719 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE VERY SLIGHTLY CRACKING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS VERY BADLY CRACKING/PERISHING-ADVISE TO REPLACE URGENTLY

WINDSCREEN IS SLIGHTLY MARKED IN SWEPT AREA

Pass 5 Aug 2022 40,047 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 37,854 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,529 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 32,099 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS ARE BADLY WORN

Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,972 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,996 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,273 miles

both front tyres are low on tread on edges

front brake discs are pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,246 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 UBE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UBE, 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 PN12 UBE registered?

PN12 UBE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is PN12 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN12 UBE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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