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T30 MEX

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,717 mi
Last recorded94,717 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 MEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 94,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2026 94,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2025 88,348 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 88,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arms knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arms knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 82,634 miles

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

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

general corrosion to steering and suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 76,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2022 71,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Oct 2021 65,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2020 60,710 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 60,701 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,964 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,752 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,324 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,619 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,323 miles

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

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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T30 MEX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T30 MEX, 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 T30 MEX registered?

T30 MEX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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