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T14 BTL

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,625 mi
Last recorded82,625 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT14 BTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 82,625 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 80,941 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,881 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 79,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 78,318 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 77,051 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP AIMS TOO FAR RIGHT

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sunvisor removed as does not stow in the up position and hangs down (3.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 21 Oct 2022 77,047 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road badly scratched passenger side in swept arc (3.2 (a) (ii))

BOTH HEADLAMP AIMS TOO FAR RIGHT

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sunvisor removed as does not stow in the up position and hangs down (3.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,773 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,572 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,642 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,553 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on tread & punctured (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 33,597 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,014 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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T14 BTL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T14 BTL, 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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T14 BTL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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