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SL12 CSF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,568 mi
Last recorded135,568 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 CSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 135,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle spring corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 125,847 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 125,847 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 121,639 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 121,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 117,128 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 117,128 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 111,665 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. Tyre starting to misshape. 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 2 Mar 2021 111,665 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working Led unit. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. Tyre starting to misshape. 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 14 Mar 2020 105,488 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged at base (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 105,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged at base (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,975 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,963 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 82,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 69,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 69,222 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,958 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 37,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,903 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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SL12 CSF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SL12 CSF, 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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SL12 CSF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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