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A1 YAO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,604 mi
Last recorded49,604 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 YAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 49,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 48,280 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 46,841 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 44,703 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 42,839 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 41,613 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 40,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 38,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 37,002 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 29,978 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 23,922 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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A1 YAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A1 YAO, 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 A1 YAO registered?

A1 YAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is A1 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 YAO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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