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T40 HCH

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,477 mi
Last recorded87,477 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 HCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 87,477 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,635 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 82,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 80,066 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp with grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 76,810 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 74,114 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,926 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,806 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 66,806 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,128 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80 per cent worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,559 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre is perished in tread slightly (215/55/17)

plastic under floor covers are fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 28,540 miles

Nearside front tyre JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 1 Oct 2015 28,539 miles

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

Nearside front tyre JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

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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T40 HCH is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol 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 T40 HCH, 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 T40 HCH registered?

T40 HCH is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is T40 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T40 HCH 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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