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AM03 XJO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,693 mi
Last recorded118,693 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 XJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 118,693 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 109,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 96,790 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 83,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 80,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 76,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 76,746 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 72,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 64,734 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 56,795 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,711 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 51,668 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,879 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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AM03 XJO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AM03 XJO, 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 AM03 XJO registered?

AM03 XJO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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