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UK12 ZAK

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,327 mi
Last recorded73,327 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK12 ZAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 73,327 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 70,099 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 65,903 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 65,903 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))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 62,067 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 57,391 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 54,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 51,284 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 47,186 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 38,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2.5mm remaining 215/55R17 94W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-2.7mm remaining 215/55R17 94W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 30,769 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,292 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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UK12 ZAK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UK12 ZAK, 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 UK12 ZAK registered?

UK12 ZAK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is UK12 ZAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for UK12 ZAK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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