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SP12 UZL

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,902 mi
Last recorded72,902 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 UZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,902 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 47,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,773 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 36,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 36,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jun 2016 28,137 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 May 2016 28,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Apr 2016 28,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and has a nail in it

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,794 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 21,783 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside front tyre wearing low and on edges

rear brake discs pitted

slight fluctuation at rear brakes

slight pitting at inner surfaces of front brake discs

Fail 18 Feb 2015 21,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside front tyre wearing low and on edges

rear brake discs pitted

slight fluctuation at rear brakes

slight pitting at inner surfaces of front brake discs

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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SP12 UZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SP12 UZL, 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 SP12 UZL registered?

SP12 UZL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for SP12 UZL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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