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AJ12 NWW

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,204 mi
Last recorded88,204 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 88,204 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 May 2026 88,204 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 May 2025 82,988 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 75,243 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 75,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 68,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 66,995 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 66,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 65,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 63,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on edges (needs changing) (5.2.3 (e))

cant see condition of front or rear brake pads

engine oil on min level

Fail 15 Feb 2020 63,568 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on edges (needs changing) (5.2.3 (e))

cant see condition of front or rear brake pads

engine oil on min level

Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,799 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 57,799 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,200 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,305 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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AJ12 NWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AJ12 NWW, 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 AJ12 NWW registered?

AJ12 NWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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