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AF12 UWU

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,452 mi
Last recorded68,452 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 68,452 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 63,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 58,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 47,513 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 39,583 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread area

Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,006 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 62,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 34,313 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,156 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 20,451 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 20,451 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 16,558 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,694 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 15,217 miles

both front wipers split

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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AF12 UWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF12 UWU, 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

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What year was AF12 UWU registered?

AF12 UWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AF12 UWU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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