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R88 RJF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,298 mi
Last recorded110,298 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 RJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 110,298 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 110,294 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,403 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 91,391 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 91,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,119 miles

top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2022 85,086 miles

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

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,892 miles

top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2021 77,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2020 72,941 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2019 66,967 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354518 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 58,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 58,532 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,268 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 31,942 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 23,159 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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R88 RJF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R88 RJF, 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 R88 RJF registered?

R88 RJF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is R88 RJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 RJF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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