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R22 RUB

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,853 mi
Last recorded71,853 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 RUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 71,853 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 68,030 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on the swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded on the swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

various suspension components are corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2025 68,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on the swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded on the swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

various suspension components are corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 61,394 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded particularly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes noisy during roller brake test and on roadtest

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 57,954 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 53,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 50,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 47,265 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 41,732 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 41,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise(both rear tyre treads cracking & perishing)

Pass 6 Dec 2017 34,249 miles

advise(front discs surfaces beginning to corrode)

advise(rear tyre treads beginning to crack & perish)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 29,522 miles

Nearside Rear tyres cracked slightly

Offside Rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2015 25,133 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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R22 RUB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc 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 R22 RUB, 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 R22 RUB registered?

R22 RUB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is R22 RUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 RUB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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