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A26 ADG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,179 mi
Last recorded72,179 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 ADG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 72,179 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 92,679 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 67,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jan 2025 67,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 59,649 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Jan 2023 53,234 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2022 47,149 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 47,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 43,557 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 40,406 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 40,406 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 31,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 22,660 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 14,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 12,652 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,223 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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A26 ADG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A26 ADG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A26 ADG?

You can check the full history of A26 ADG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A26 ADG registered?

A26 ADG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is A26 ADG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 ADG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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