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A1 YLH

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,717 mi
Last recorded41,717 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 41,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front seat back cant be moved

Pass 23 Jun 2025 40,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat back cant be moved

Pass 20 Jun 2024 39,446 miles

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

Offside Front seat back doesn't move

Pass 26 Jun 2023 38,422 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 35,801 miles

drivers seat back cant be moved

Pass 21 Jun 2021 32,712 miles

Offside Front seat back cant be moved

Pass 7 Jul 2020 31,538 miles

Offside Front Seat back support cannot Be moved

Fail 7 Jul 2020 31,538 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 28,972 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 25,122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 22,506 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 18,269 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,741 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 YLH is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 A1 YLH, 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 YLH registered?

A1 YLH is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is A1 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 YLH 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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