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AJ12 PZY

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,217 mi
Last recorded53,217 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 53,217 miles

offside rear tyre deeply cracked

Pass 14 May 2025 46,899 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front grill/bumper damaged

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 36,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 27,865 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 25,783 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 25,783 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 22,553 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 22,553 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 18,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 16,134 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 13,780 miles

slight corrosion build up on front and rear brake discs.

Fail 27 Jun 2018 13,751 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position bootlid open not in closed position. (6.2.1 (e))

slight corrosion build up on front and rear brake discs.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 10,638 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 8,205 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 6,056 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 PZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ12 PZY, 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 PZY registered?

AJ12 PZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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