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AA09 NEW

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,259 mi
Last recorded137,259 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA09 NEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 137,259 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 137,259 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 127,251 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 118,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 109,575 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 102,850 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 95,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jun 2020 90,866 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 90,866 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 74,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 1.82mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 51,292 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 34,773 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 34,773 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 20,997 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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AA09 NEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AA09 NEW, 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 AA09 NEW registered?

AA09 NEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is AA09 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA09 NEW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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