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SIW 1351

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,914 mi
Last recorded84,914 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 1351
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 84,914 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 84,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 80,190 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 80,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 75,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated showing signs of leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to show signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 69,228 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 69,225 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 62,562 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 62,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 55,072 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 47,221 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 47,221 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,367 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,987 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 25,987 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,866 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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SIW 1351 is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SIW 1351, 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 SIW 1351 registered?

SIW 1351 is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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