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AJ12 NXZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,233 mi
Last recorded90,233 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 90,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 86,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 86,897 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 82,539 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 78,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

boot lid wont open

Fail 21 Jun 2023 78,266 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

boot lid wont open

Pass 24 Jun 2022 74,956 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 74,956 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 70,460 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 66,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,420 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,810 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn/corroded, inner pads look low, advise wheel removal and assessment

Pass 28 Jun 2017 41,228 miles

2-rear tyres deteriorated in tread (small splits

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2-front discs on the inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 41,228 miles

Emissions not tested no oil registered on the dipstick (7.3.A.1)

2-rear tyres deteriorated in tread (small splits

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2-front discs on the inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,259 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,869 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 NXZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 AJ12 NXZ, 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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AJ12 NXZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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