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SM12 CFA

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,762 mi
Last recorded101,762 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 CFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 101,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 98,119 miles

Nearside Front Driveshaft boot/gaiter slight leak of grease

Pass 21 Oct 2023 96,176 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 94,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade poor

Pass 31 Oct 2021 91,481 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2021 91,481 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 89,047 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 76,757 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 76,757 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,986 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 62,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 51,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,274 miles

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2017 51,270 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,209 miles

advise(front discs surfaces corroded & scored pads 80% worn)

advise(front tyres marginal on edge )

Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n\s\r tyre cracked and perished

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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SM12 CFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM12 CFA, 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 SM12 CFA registered?

SM12 CFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is SM12 CFA safe to buy?

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