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PU03 SAM

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,049 mi
Last recorded20,049 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPU03 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 20,049 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 19,413 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 18,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 18,438 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 17,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2155517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 15,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 15,910 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 15,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 14,264 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf osr nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 12,072 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 9,533 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 6,825 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 4,815 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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PU03 SAM is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PU03 SAM, 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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What year was PU03 SAM registered?

PU03 SAM is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is PU03 SAM safe to buy?

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