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SH12 WKK

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,695 mi
Last recorded64,695 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 WKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 64,695 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,266 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 48,868 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring appears to be fitted upside down but operating satisfactorily (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 48,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working in bumper. part of reflector (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring appears to be fitted upside down but operating satisfactorily (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 41,561 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 41,551 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,963 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 37,631 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 34,211 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 34,184 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 32,924 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 27,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 21,398 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 17,860 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 17,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 16,534 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 12,910 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,093 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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SH12 WKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH12 WKK, 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 SH12 WKK registered?

SH12 WKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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