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AL06 MCN

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,856 mi
Last recorded52,856 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL06 MCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 52,856 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 50,491 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 45,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,833 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 38,536 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 37,746 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 36,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Not clearing screen fully (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 35,936 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 32,364 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 X cuts in tread, not deep enough to reach cords ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 X LED in high level brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,891 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 29,891 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AL06 MCN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AL06 MCN, 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 AL06 MCN registered?

AL06 MCN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is AL06 MCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL06 MCN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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