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Q413UAV

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,609 mi
Last recorded164,609 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ413UAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 164,609 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 161,983 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 155,562 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 155,561 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 148,498 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 148,498 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 148,498 miles

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

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

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

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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Q413UAV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Q413UAV, 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 Q413UAV registered?

Q413UAV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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