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AJ12 RXK

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,512 mi
Last recorded46,512 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 RXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 46,512 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 38,742 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2024 27,679 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 26,965 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 25,723 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 23,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 22,644 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 22,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 20,395 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 20,395 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 17,169 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 14,651 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 12,394 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 9,035 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 RXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc 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 AJ12 RXK, 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 AJ12 RXK registered?

AJ12 RXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AJ12 RXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 RXK 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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