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AJ12 UYG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,212 mi
Last recorded118,212 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 UYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 118,212 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 113,871 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 109,312 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 109,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick need's both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 101,665 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 96,686 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 96,686 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,132 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,609 miles

Offside under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 39,256 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UYG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UYG, 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 UYG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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