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AK12 DXB

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,072 mi
Last recorded62,072 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 62,072 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 53,835 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 53,829 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 53,460 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 53,460 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,463 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 43,694 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 43,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,796 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 35,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 33,653 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread patterns.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,837 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 15,734 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 15,734 miles

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

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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AK12 DXB 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 71.4%.

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 AK12 DXB, 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

How do I check the history of AK12 DXB?

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What year was AK12 DXB registered?

AK12 DXB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is AK12 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 DXB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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