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T23 KGJ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,469 mi
Last recorded65,469 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 KGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 65,469 miles

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Aug 2025 61,098 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Fail 13 Aug 2025 61,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip and main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip and main beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

Central exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front coil spring no seated correctly

Pass 12 Aug 2024 55,868 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamp rusted through

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 50,789 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 45,739 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 40,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 35,673 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 35,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 31,352 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 28,550 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 26,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 21,935 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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T23 KGJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T23 KGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T23 KGJ registered?

T23 KGJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is T23 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T23 KGJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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