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SN12 HPA

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,333 mi
Last recorded37,333 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN12 HPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 37,333 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 37,331 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filter Area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 35,467 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 35,467 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 33,891 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2021 33,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 30,270 miles

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

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

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Pass 18 May 2019 24,614 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 May 2018 21,424 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear tyres slightly perished

front and rear brake discs corroding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 May 2018 21,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear tyres slightly perished

front and rear brake discs corroding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 18,756 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroding on inner surface

Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,706 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2016 16,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,085 miles

all brake discs some pitting and wear inner surfaces

Fail 27 Feb 2015 14,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs some pitting and wear inner surfaces

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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SN12 HPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN12 HPA, 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 SN12 HPA registered?

SN12 HPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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